The story behind GigExecs - The Premium Freelance Marketplace
About us
GigExecs is an on-demand open talent marketplace tailored for highly experienced and senior professionals willing to use their skills and expertise to work with clients globally.
Our platform was created out of a necessity by our founders for a marketplace that can serve as a bridge between seasoned professionals and organisations seeking highly experienced talent for short-term, high-impact projects.
Our mission is to empower experienced and senior professionals, by using technology to simplify the way businesses access their skills and expertise, fostering a global community where experience is valued, ageism is challenged, and impactful work is executed.
Our Founders
- 20+ years professional international experience
- Multiple senior and executive commercial, financial and strategy roles for blue-chips, mid-tiers and start-ups
- Originated and lead deals worth > 1$ billion US$
- Coached and mentored over 60 entrepreneurs globally
- MBA from London Business School
- Husband and father of 4 kids
- Passionate about sports, food and building businesses
- 19 years professional experience across various industries and continents
- Multiple senior and leadership design, IT and product management roles for multinational blue-chips, mid-tiers and start-ups
- MBA from Wits Business School
- Certified Experience Architect (CXA)
- Married with 3 kids
- Loves cooking, football, family time and making a difference to others through charity work
