Alex Potgieter - Business Development Strategist
Industrial Engineer in Sandton

Alex P.
Many well-known Industry Specialists across all industries have mentored Alex.
Alex is the JCCI’s Chairman of the Sandton Region, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry also holds a seat on Council and an Officer of the Board of the JCCI.
Alex studied through the South African National Defense Force through the South African Air Force as a Qualified Aeronautical Engineer along with his additional core subject’s taken in the field of Marketing.
is an Advanced Communications Specialist, Business Development Strategist and Deal Originator that has taken on an Advocacy / Ambassador role in many corporates and NGO organizations in support of their respective objectives.
Alex supports the culture of the JCCI, together with the member in collaborating, sharing ideas, knowledge and offering true value to whatever project / initiative he partakes.

Alex P. is a proud member partner of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), Alex is also the board member chairman for the Sandton region of the JCCI. Alex studied through the South African National Defense Force and through the South African Air Force as a Qualified Aeronautical Engineer and added to his education core subject’s in the field of Marketing. Many well-known Global Industry Specialists across all industries have mentored Alex. Francois is the CEO of the Property Cluster for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, a Real Estate Investor and business advisor with more than 20 years business experience. He is also considered one of the best Inspirational Speakers and Trainers in South Africa. Francois established many successful business enterprises over the years from medium to national businesses. He does consulting work for companies to help them increase lead generation, sales, marketing, branding, service and staff development, helping them to maximize growth and profits. Patricia has been actively involved with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is the founder of the Property Cluster within the JCCI. The AfriCapital Project in City of Tshwane, a multi-use project, is a current project and many other projects in RSA as well as in Zambia and Maputo. Business development comprises a number of tasks and processes generally aiming at developing and implementing growth opportunities between multiple organizations. We act as a co-originator, strategist and stimulator to this process. We facilitate the processes between the two parties to reach and exceed their desired objectives. Business development focuses on the creation of long-term value for both organizations. Deal origination is the first step towards creating a deal that will be securitized, marketed, syndicated, and executed. We connect and initialize Deal Origination processes between Corporates, Government, Agencies, Embassies and SMME’s. We specialize in the creation and development of relationships between parties and stimulate large quantity of deal flow. We form strategic partnerships with companies by identifying objectives and implementing strategies. We create a mutually beneficial partnership where rewards and risk are split equally. We have an extensive global network of top level individuals and organizations from around the globe. Our network allows us to achieve great things on behalf of our clients and strategic partners. The process of networking and constantly refining our network and communications channels are vital processes which we have refined to stay connected to the global stage. Alex is often invited to speak at conferences, seminars, executive events and functions across the globe. He has represented the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry on a number of panels and is always happy to assist in acting a program director for corporate events.