Glenton De Kock
Promoting positive community and economic growth in our neighbourhood” is an objective that drives Glenton daily.
Glenton’s public and private sector strategic management skills came in handy during the pandemic. His active role within the Business Events industry in South Africa and the Africa has aided his role as CEO of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI). With the pivotal role he played for the association and specifically with the formation of the South African Events Council, he was aptly placed in working across the public and private sector the past few years on behalf of SAACI members.
Having honed his tourism and hospitality skills during his tenure as Managing Director of Tourism Buffalo City (covering East London, King Williams Town and Bhisho) where he oversaw the development and implementation of the destinations USAID Funded Tourism Master Plan, as Chief Executive Officer of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch) he refocused the organisations operating model, and as Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Cape Tourism Board, which is now The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) he drove the implementation of the provinces international partnerships program.
As an Associate Director at KPMG he led the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Unit for Africa and South Africa before moving onto Grant Thornton in a similar position. His position as Project Manager at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber ensured that Business embraces its civil society role by driving a holistic approach which enables business within the Metro to work towards long-term sustainability, though projects such as the Nooitgedaght Low Level Water Scheme and the re-activation for the much needed Addo Road refurbishment.
Glenton’s business management experience cuts across various sectors, such as Tourism Hospitality, Petro-chemical, Mining and all spheres of government to name a few. He provides strategic input into his family footwear manufacturing business which employees 60 people and is run by his sisters.
Educational Experience
Professional experience is an essential aspect of career development. It includes the various roles and responsibilities that an individual holds in their job. The more experience a person has, the more valuable they become to an organization. Experience brings with it a wealsd
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Junior Technician
2022 - Present (Open)
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Business Expert
2019-2021 (Envato)
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Finance Manager
2017 - 2019 (Netflix)
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Junior Consultant
2012 - 2016 (Canva)
Professional Skills
Professional Skills can also have a profound impact on decision-making. Individuals with more Professional Skills can draw from their past skill to make informed decisions, weigh the pros and cons, and anticipate potential outcomes. This ability to make sound decisions