Gareth Ochse

Gareth Ochse is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and digital entrepreneurship. He has a strong background in advising on deals ranging from USD 500K to USD 1Bn. Gareth is known for his expertise in entrepreneurial and finance-related matters, having written a popular column 'Finance4Entrepreneurs' for Finweek and made appearances on CNBC. He is the co-founder and director of Tusker.co.za, a unique financial structure targeting BEE transactions through public/private arbitrage. Besides finance, Gareth has a rich history in building disruptive digital businesses, from early websites and online services to leading internet/mobile ventures covering various domains like music, mobile games, online cartoons, content marketing, and more. With a track record of significant growth and valuable lessons learned from failures, Gareth possesses a diverse skill set that includes market testing, product development, team building, fundraising, and business scaling. With experience working at Bain & Company as a strategy consultant and a background in economics and finance from prestigious universities, Gareth leverages his knowledge in governance, strategy, and finance to drive substantial value creation. Beyond his professional life, Gareth is a former international rower and coach, actively engaged in archery and ultra-long distance mountain biking.