Gavin Watson
Gavin Joseph Watson (12 July 1948 – 26 August 2019) was a South African businessman. He was Chief Executive Officer of State Capture-implicated company, African Global Operations, previously known as Bosasa, from 2000 until his death in 2019.[3][4]
Gavin Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1948[1] |
| Died | 26 August 2019 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Known for | Being implicated in the State Capture Inquiry for bribing high-ranking state officials while serving as Bosasa CEO, in return for government contracts.[2] |
| Relatives | Cheeky Watson (brother) Luke Watson (nephew) |
Watson died in a car accident on 26 August 2019, near O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at the age of 71.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.forensicsforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/redacted-docket-2018-09-06.pdf
- ↑ Gavin Watson Bio, Wiki, Age, Watson Family, Brothers, Net Worth, Bosasa CEO, Death & Cause (Car Accident) Zondo State Capture Archived 2019-04-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 26 August 2019.
- ↑ 10 things we know so far after the death of Gavin Watson Archived 2019-08-26 at the Wayback Machine, News24, 26 August 2019. Retrieved on 26 August 2019.
- ↑ Gavin Watson killed in car crash Archived 2019-09-04 at the Wayback Machine, eNCA, 26 August 2019. Retrieved on 26 August 2019.
- ↑ Gavin Watson killed in car crash. 26 August 2019. https://www.enca.com/news/gavin-watson-killed-car-crash. Retrieved 26 August 2019.