Chris Gabriel

Chris Gabriel is a renowned global business leader in telecommunications, information technology, mobile commerce and property asset management, having built a US$10.7 Billion business across Africa. Highly experienced in start-ups, business transformation, and rapid high-growth cross-border expansion, Chris has driven numerous mergers and acquisitions and IPOs; pioneering life-changing sustainable development initiatives aligned with United Nations Development Goals. As an Advisor to Governments and global Private Equity firms, and as an active mentor to local start-ups, Chris is passionate about “giving back” to the community, and delivering genuine, innovative and comprehensive health care services attuned to Customer needs.

With a Bachelor of Business degree in Finance, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Chris is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA FCIS), and also a Fellow of the Australian Society of Practicing Accountants (FCPA).

Driven by the philosophy that “fear is your only limitation”, and inspired by extraordinary collective outcomes, Chris is deeply committed to facilitating and empowering others to succeed. In his spare time, Chris enjoys jazz music, art, cars and motivational speaking.