Greg is a leader in responsible AI, focusing on leadership, strategy, and opportunities. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the African Academy of Artificial Intelligence, a firm that helps organizations integrate AI into their strategy, operations, and products. This integration drives competitive advantage and future-proofs businesses. He is a lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and other business schools, preparing future leaders with vital expertise in AI Strategy, Leadership, and Opportunities.
His professional background includes roles at Young & Rubicam Advertising in Tokyo, Japan and SBC Communications (now AT&T) in the United States. During his time at SBC, he was seconded to Telkom South Africa, where he spearheaded market and channel expansion efforts and played a pivotal role in preparing Telkom SA for its IPO.
Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor for startup accelerator Founder Institute, leveraging his experience as a 3-time entrepreneur to assist founders with their messaging and go-to-market strategies.
Greg’s dedication lies in propelling Africa into the AI era, boosting competitiveness and fostering job growth through innovation. He has significant global experience of five years in Tokyo and 15 in South Africa, and currently divides his time between Johannesburg and California. He holds an MBA in International Business and Economics from GIBS.
