CEO - Waterfall City
As a seasoned senior executive with more than 28 years of demonstrated work history within the property sector "“ across real estate, property management and asset management "“ Willie's experience spans business development, revenue generation, cost and operations management and risk management. Today his passion lies in being involved with smart city planning, development and management. Willie is proud to be at the helm and, with all his partners, driving the vision for Waterfall City forward "“ a development that continues to prove itself worthy as a truly remarkable and world-class city, within Gauteng.
Private cities"”urban areas developed and managed by private entities"”are emerging as innovative responses to the challenges of rapid urbanization, especially in regions where public infrastructure development lags behind population growth. This panel will explore the motivations behind the creation of private cities, their governance structures, and their impact on economic development and social equity. Drawing on global examples, we'll examine how private cities operate, the roles they play in national development strategies, and the lessons they offer for future urban planning initiatives.