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

Senior Product Manager

Permanent

Jan 2026 – Present

Isazi Consulting)

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.

Not actively looking for new roles right now, but always happy to chat—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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