Gary Hadfiled

Alumnus Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Gary has over 20 years’ experience in the eCommerce space serving as CEO to various eCommerce companies in Africa.Gary was CEO of Loot.co.za from 2011 to 2019 and was instrumental in transforming loot into a leading online retailer. This following on from a highly successful period as CEO of eCommerce retailer Kalahari.com (Market Leading Naspers Subsidiary) from 2005 to 2010 that merged with Takealot.com in 2015, as well as Marketing/Commercial Head from 2000 to 2005.

Gary was also involved in several due diligence exercises including that of Naspers acquiring Dubizzle.com the leading UAE classifieds business. He participated in Naspers Global CEO's strategy sessions in Japan, Holland and South Africa. He served on the Boards of several Naspers joint ventures. Gary was a regular attendee and participant at World Economic Forum Summer Davos - Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China 2015-2017.