Email: wessels.gys@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/gys-wessels/b/591/a6
Wessels is a highly accomplished executive and consultant with experience as a partner of global consulting firms, known for developing and implementing strategies and plans that significantly improve performance. He has achieved success through in-depth analysis of proven facts and trends to build financial and mathematical models and translating the insights obtained to practical and implementable strategic and operational recommendations.
Wessels holds more than twenty-five years of experience developing innovative approaches and methodologies to achieve and exceed organizational goals. During this time he has developed a keen ability to execute projects from concept to completion, using cross-functional teams and working across organizational boundaries.
Recognised by C-level executives, senior officials, and clients as a smart and trusted team player, communicating fact-based insights in complex business issues and opportunities to improve processes and optimize outcomes.
He has taught courses in Decision Analysis and Advanced Financial Management to the part-time and modular MBA classes at the University of Pretoria Graduate School of Management, Pretoria. He was specifically chosen by numerous students to supervise their MBA theses and is recognised annually by the MBA students.
Roles:
- Owner/Consultant, GJ Wessels Management Consulting, Blacksburg, VA
- Former Senior Executive: Strategy, Planning, and ICT
- South African Forestry Company Ltd (SAFCOL)
- Former Adjunct lecturer University of Pretoria Graduate School of Management, Pretoria
Areas of expertise:
- Program & Project Management
- Strategic & Financial Planning
- Mathematical & Financial Modeling
- Multi-Unit Management
- Cost Reductions & Revenue Growth
- Client Relations & Retention
Services offered:
- Program & Project Management
- Strategy implementation and analytics
Project examples
Developed financial and optimization models to determine the quantum of damages for an integrated forestry and sawmilling company after large fires. Acted as an expert witness.
Assisted an NGO with strategic advices, financial modeling and implementing an accounting system.
Built business cases for major projects, including a $300 million new venture while working with SAFCOL
Client examples
Wessels has worked with both large institutions and companies within South Africa as well as major international companies.