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About GMG

One team. One brand. One voice.

Incorporated in 2014 in Fujairah, UAE — the same management team has run the business since day one.

Cape Town V&A Waterfront at dusk
Who does it

The people behind GMG.

Mark Kotze, CEO of Gateway Management Group

Mark Kotze

CEO & Fractional CEO / CCO

Mark is CEO of Gateway Management Group and a Fractional CEO & CCO, helping international brands grow globally. He specialises in market entry, brand management, sales and channel strategy, distribution and P&L improvement across retail, FMCG and consumer brands.

His experience spans Marks & Spencer, Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society, Inditex and Nokia, including leadership of Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Zara Home for Cenomi Retail, and regional brand development for GoPro.

Combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership, Mark builds high-performing teams, drives commercial transformation and delivers sustainable, profitable growth.

Andrew Pepperell, Managing Director of Gateway Management Group

Andrew Pepperell

Managing Director

Andrew is Managing Director of Gateway Management Group, based in Cape Town, helping brands grow globally through retail and channel strategy. He specialises in sales growth, end-to-end channel management, retail operations and strategic business development.

With experience at Belkin and Electronic Arts (EA), Andrew brings a strong understanding of international brands, consumer markets and regional channels.

Combining strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership, he strengthens commercial performance, improves execution and delivers sustainable growth for GMG clients.

GMG overview

Trade licence, FTA VAT and corporate tax certificates available on request.
✓Local market knowledge and 48+ years' experience in retail, distribution & consultancy
✓Proven track record with over 45 loyal customers
✓35+ AAA LinkedIn reviews
✓Core customers average 7+ year contracts
✓Established relationships with top-tier retailers, distributors & e-commerce globally
✓Trading since 2014 under the same name & legal trade licence
✓8,000 LinkedIn followers
✓Full legislative compliance
✓Strong ethical and moral governance
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Head office at Fujairah Creative Tower, UAE, with satellite offices in Dubai, UAE and Cape Town, South Africa.

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