Gabbi Desyllas

Gabbi Desyllas has a wealth of experience in project management, market analysis, and research. Gabbi began their career in 2011 as a Junior Research Executive at Ipsos, where they executed six international quantitative projects for global brands. In 2011, they also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Stellenbosch, providing administrative support and enhancing their skills using research tools. In 2012, they worked as a General Co-Ordinator of AFCON event at Octagon. In 2013, they worked as an Intern at Playmakers and as a Senior Research Executive, Account Executive, and Account Executive (Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation) at Octagon. From 2019 to 2022, they worked as a Project Manager and Senior Project Coordinator, Global Research at GlobalWebIndex. Currently, they are a Project Manager at BaseKit.

Gabbi Desyllas has an extensive education history. Gabbi obtained a Masters of Commerce in Marketing from Stellenbosch University in 2011, a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours) in Business Management (Marketing) from Stellenbosch University in 2010, and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Management Science from Stellenbosch University in 2007-2009. Gabbi has also obtained a number of certifications from LinkedIn, PeopleCert, and Lynda.com, including Influencing Others, Learning Program Management, Finding Your Time Management Style, Speaking Confidently and Effectively, Managing Experienced Managers, Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers (Blinkist Summary), Executive Presence: Tips for Women, Strategic Thinking, Coaching and Developing Employees, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation, PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training, Leading without Formal Authority, Learning PRINCE2, Agile Marketing Foundations, Business Writing Principles, Communicating with Confidence, Business Storytelling with C.C. Chapman, and Communication Foundations (2013).