Rob Scott

Founder @88speculators

South Africa💸 MarketingBusiness Owner

A corporate heavyweight with 30 years of experience leading the strategic direction of commercial operations for organisations operating within the retail and gambling industries; Robert Thomas Scott is recognised for his agility in managing multi-billion-rand revenue streams and steering transformative business turnaround initiatives, delivering substantial growth within highly competitive markets. Robert's career trajectory is marked by his comprehensive understanding of business and financial dynamics, culminating in his appointment as an Executive within the largest CFTA retailer in South Africa within just six years of commencing his career. His expertise spans critical facets of the retail industry, encompassing Operations, Planning, Buying, Sourcing, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Demonstrating the innate ability to merge strategic vision with tactical execution, he aptly rallies stakeholders towards shared objectives. His flair for striking the right balance between innovation and cost control has been instrumental in driving ongoing organisational achievements. Skilful navigation of the ever-evolving retail landscape and deep insights into consumer preferences have yielded noteworthy results, including the successful rebranding and expansion of store footprints, the introduction of new and exciting product offerings, and the development of compelling brand identities. Leveraging a broad spectrum of knowledge, he uncovers the organisation’s mission and goals, and curates bespoke approaches that empower relevant role players in achieving beyond expectation. An agile leader who is undeterred by challenges and committed to furthering standards of excellence, he integrates this mindset within all his teams and business partners.