Gustav du Plessis

Hi, I'm Gustav. I lead product strategy and execution, partnering with teams to build impactful products with clarity, focus, and momentum.

12+ Years Experience · Remote-first Mindset · Let's Collaborate

Ongoing Engagements

Full Work History

Product Owner - Growth & Retention

Contract

Aug 2025 - Present

Medici (Dr Gabi)

Product Strategy & Management Consultant

Project Based

2021 - Present

GDP Consulting

Co-Owner & Chief Information Officer

Strategic Consultant

2016 - Present

Edublox Reading and Learning Clinic

About

I am a product and technology leader with more than a decade of experience building and scaling user-centered SaaS platforms. My work spans product strategy, execution, and systems thinking, from discovery and product architecture through delivery and continuous improvement.

I have led cross-functional teams in startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises, delivering products across EdTech, collaboration software, health, and field services in B2C, B2B, and platform environments. My experience includes AI-enabled product innovation, platform-level product architecture, and data-informed product leadership that connects user insight with business strategy.

I hold a Master’s in ICT Management and am completing a doctorate focused on improving user adoption and change readiness in enterprise software transitions by integrating change management and behavioural design principles.

Alongside long-term engagements, I take on select strategic consulting and advisory projects when capacity and the right opportunity align.

Exploring new product opportunities and open to conversations about upcoming roles, strategic engagements, or full-time positions—reach out if you'd like to connect.

Education

PhD (Information Technology): Information Systems

2025 - Present

University of Pretoria, South Africa • Candidate

  • Research focused on improving enterprise software adoption through enhanced change readiness and user onboarding, applying behavioral interventions such as AI-driven digital nudging and gamification

Master's in Information Technology: ICT Management

2020 - 2022

University of Pretoria, South Africa • Graduated

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