Gary Taylor
@garytaylor
Dynamic executive leader with expertise in proposal and tender management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and highly accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector development environments. My expertise lies in high-level negotiation, proposal and tender coordination, and stakeholder engagement within complex, compliance-driven contexts. I have a proven track record of delivering high-value projects, building powerful strategic alliances, and driving sustainable outcomes.
As the Chief Executive Officer at Black Ink Signatures, I spearheaded successful proposal submissions for social innovation projects and managed complex documentation across multi-partner consortia. My ability to negotiate sustainable terms and oversee the quality control of bids has been instrumental in aligning proposals with donor standards. I am now seeking to contribute my strengths as a Tender & Proposal Specialist in a mission-driven environment focused on transformation and development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Executive Officer
Black Ink Signatures
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Spearheaded successful proposal submissions for social innovation projects targeting health, education, safety, and economic inclusion. Managed complex documentation including CVs, exclusivity statements, declarations, and compliance registers across multi-partner consortia.
Strategy & Proposal Advisor
NGO Consulting Roles
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Coordinated fundraising proposals for Woodrock Animal Rescue and Zasendle Wildlife Foundation. Prepared bids aligned with donor strategies and Sustainable Development Goals.
Chief Executive Officer
Nungu Group – FMCG Division
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Managed national FMCG operations with community development objectives. Negotiated high-value contracts with local and international suppliers.
Chief Procurement Officer & Head of Operations
Discovery Holdings
Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 6 months)
Negotiated contracts exceeding R1 billion across public and private sectors. Developed compliance and document management systems for regional expansion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science
Completed a master's degree focusing on multimedia, with a dissertation on 'The study of multimedia as an educational tool for the embryological development of the human heart'. Pioneered multimedia studies in South Africa, leading to a study trip to the USA as a guest of IBM Atlanta and NIH.
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of General Anatomy, General Anatomy
Completed a master's degree focusing on multimedia, with a dissertation on 'The study of multimedia as an educational tool for the embryological development of the human heart'. Pioneered multimedia studies in South Africa, leading to a study trip to the USA as a guest of IBM Atlanta and NIH.
University of the Witwatersrand
Honours in Computer Science, Computer Science
Undertook various subjects during the honours course, gaining a comprehensive understanding of computer science principles and applications.
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Economic Science, Economic Science
Studied a range of subjects including Economics, Economic Statistics, Accountancy, Business Economics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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