Mentors

Chris Gabriel

Chairman, Alive Mobile

A renowned international Telecommunications Executive with a passion for operational excellence and over achievement in high growth start up, turn around and emerging market environments

Ranked in the global top 100 most influential people in the Telcommunications Industry

Recognised as the pioneer of cross-border Mobile Commerce in Africa

A results oriented and delivery focused entrepreneur with a proven track record

An engaging, charismatic and decisive leader who is self-motivated, with energy, drive and enthusiasm

A goal focused team player who is proactive and creative, with a strong readiness to “challenge the norm”

A proven history in building, developing, leading and retaining high performance teams

An exceptional communicator, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills

An exemplary array of qualifications in Finance, Law, Marketing, Strategy and Information Technology gained at London Business School, University of Technology, University of New England, Australian Society of CPA’s, Institute of Company Directors, Institute of Corporate Management and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Specialties:
• Start Ups, Turn Arounds & High Growth Emerging Markets
• Business Development & Revenue Growth
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestments, Funding & IPOs
• Financial Control & Performance Optimisation
• Information Technology & Strategic Architecture
• Project Management & Delivery
• Business Process Engineering
• Organisational & Cultural Transformation
• Leadership, Training, Coaching & Mentoring
• Communication, Public Relations & Public Speaking