Stan Garrun

Director at Gaudy Night Books

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

I vehemently believe in being part of the solution rather than part of the problem. A supporter of transformation and a bridge builder. A person of faith. I embrace change. I am an optimistic leader who makes bold promises and carries them out. My business and life strategies are rooted in sustainability, productive relationships and going beyond the ordinary. My credo extends to perfect health : physical and mental health, health in relationships, health in business. Underpinning such health - I undertake to : - believe the best of everyone. - be thankful for all I have. - eliminate unnecessary stress in my life. - think positive thoughts and speak positive words. My career in Real Estate is typified by two major awards conferred on me : -Lifetime Achievement award by SA Council of Shopping Centers - Honour legacy award for contribution to the Real Estate Industry by SAIBPP and other organisations. My career prior to 2 decades in Real Estate which included the founding leadership of the highly esteemed and international IPD investment analysis service in South Africa. Prior to that I spent 3 decades in Marketing with a Research bias in the Building Industry and Media. In senior roles, always stretching the boundaries hopefully combining ‘the formidable combination of a good head with a good heart’ as Mandela said .

Experience

  • Gaudy Night Books (5 yrs)
    • Director
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Executive Director
      Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    • Executive Director
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2021 · 1 mo

  • Executive Director at Open Window Analytics Real Estate
    Oct 2018 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Head: Africa Analytics Project at Urban Real Estate Research Unit Univ of Cape Town
    Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Executive Director at MSCI Inc real estate
    Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Managing Director at IPD South Africa
    Jan 1998 - Nov 2013 · 15 yrs 11 mos