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John-Ernest Fogwell

Job Titles:
  • Chief Advisor & Dispute Specialist
John's life and professional journey was unconventional to say the least. He started working part time at a small-town law firm at the age of 14 and started his first business at the age of 16. Since then, he has had the privilege to represent, be involved and act is director for several companies and projects in South Africa and the rest of Africa. In addition to his own business interests, he has been involved in the launch, growth and exit phase of several companies and sold everything from avo's to legal services to zebra's. During his career as a specialist negotiator, he has raised capital for businesses and projects with deal value of just over $ 300 Million whilst being internationally recognized for multiple awards in the financial services sector. As guest speaker he enjoyed the privilege to speak on international platforms like Mines & Money in Mauritius and locally he has engaged audiences on behalf of several Business Chambers, Radio Stations, Events (Like LeaderEx) and have been invited to speak on two news shows. As a deal-making and dispute specialist his experience includes representing clients, in over 18 countries, in a wide range of special situations ranging from fund raising negotiations, deal making, union & community negotiations, strikes and crisis interventions and large corporate disputes,