Point – Meet the Leadership Team - Point - Your marketing investment partner

As businesses continue to navigate the ongoing uncertainty, volatility, and disruption in their markets and industries; we believe that there has never been a better opportunity to create robust and innovative solutions and products to drive our client’s success. To put it differently, we focus on the possibilities rather than the concerns.

Dermot Latimer Chief Executive Officer

An expert in the design, execution and management of digital transformation projects; design and mapping of transformation change management strategies; and the ideation of strategic and creative brand positioning; Dermot consults to our clients across industries and geographies to help future-proof their businesses or brands.

Gary Davies Founder & Non-Executive Director

A serial entrepreneur who has led the digitisation, and innovation within the print industry for over 35 years. Gary founded Point in 2008 and has led the business growth to servicing our clients across 27 different territories throughout the African continent and through the Middle East region.

Kevin Fleischer Non-Executive Director

After working on Wall Street and in the City of London as an investment banker, Kevin has spent the last 30 years as an independent early-stage investor in Africa, the Middle East and the UK. Kevin’s passion for the Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Creative and Tech industries further pushed him to give back through his pro-bono work in education, sports and media policy.

Akhona Makhaye Chief Administration Officer

Experienced entrepreneur and corporate professional with a demonstrated history of working in the management consultancy service industry. Skilled in negotiation, management, strategic planning, marketing strategy and supply chain management. Akhona is a strong professional who has graduated in both the Logistics and Legal fields.

Mitch Bowker Chief Creative Officer (Acting)

Mitch Bowker is a seasoned professional who has made his mark in the corporate world through his work with two of the world’s largest brands, Samsung and Nokia. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Mitch’s key insights is the importance of integrating perfect strategy and creative thinking. He recognizes that these two elements must coexist harmoniously to create effective solutions. By bridging the gap between strategy and creativity, Mitch helps our customers unlock their potential and achieve their marketing investment goals.

Mike Hall Chief Revenue Officer (Acting)

With 30 yrs of business development in the retail and FMCG sectors, Mike derives great satisfaction from working with clients in developing integrated solutions bridging the gap between brand and shopper. Laser focussed on delivering work that is both effective and efficient he is obsessed with driving value and impact.

Tim Close Chief Digital and Technology Officer

With over 30 years’ experience in technology and innovation within the print and retail industries; Tim is deeply passionate about driving innovation in the industry; and identifying, designing, and deploying new technologies, software and systems in order to change the landscape for the clients and industries we serve.

Mohamed AbuSamra Group Chief Procurement Officer

Mohamed brings a wealth of experience to our organisation, boasting over 23 years of professional expertise in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, global sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and operations. With a remarkable background in managerial and negotiation skills, Mohamed is a highly anticipated addition to our executive leadership team. Mohamed served as the Group Procurement Director for the Al-Futtaim Group, overseeing a diverse portfolio of business units, including their real estate, CFC Mall, IKEA, Honda, Toyota, Orient, Marks and Spencer, Ted Baker, Toys R Us, and their Healthcare businesses.

Jonathan Adams Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan Adams is a Chartered Accountant and experienced executive level finance professional with extensive experience in Africa’s mining and industrial sectors. Known for his result-oriented approach and innovative strategies, he has a track record of driving business improvement and performance optimisation. His ability to lead successful turnarounds and transformative growth initiatives has made him a valuable asset. Jonathan’s focus on financial performance coupled with his energetic approach and alignment with our core values, makes him perfectly suited to champion our culture of high-performance and accountability.

Mohamed AbuSamra Group Chief Procurement Officer