Author: Jacques Magliolo
Born: 30-12-1961
Bio: Jacques is an acclaimed economist, corporate strategist and advisor to multinationals and SMEs and an internationally bestselling published author, speaker and lecturer.

BRIEF OVERVIEW
•	Jacques has an Economics Master’s degree specializing in stock markets.
•	Has written 13 financial books. Five are university textbooks.
•	Corporate advisor in over 1200 projects since June 2000.
•	Associate to Chamber of Mines and numerous stockbroking firms
•	Sits on various Boards of JSE/ALTX listed and private companies 
•	Former director and Head of Research for SA Stockbrokers Global Capital Securities.
•	Currently Group CEO of Business Consultants International  

Jacques has been an investment and corporate strategist since 1987. He started his career as a financial journalist for the Financial Mail, before being headhunted into stockbroking. 

Since 1987, Jacques has worked for numerous publications and stockbroking firms, including the publications Business Day, Mail & Guardian, the UK-based Petroleum Economist and The Star. On the analytical side, Jacques has worked for EW Baldersons, IBCA International, Frankel Pollak Vinderine, CA Miller Raw & Co and Global Capital Securities.

Business Consultants International concentrates on assisting entrepreneurs to restructure their firms to become more efficient, profitable and compliant to the vast number of legislation critical to the success of any company. 

Born in Morocco, Jacques moved to South Africa and began his career for the Financial Mail in 1987, before moving into stockbroking in 1990. Today Jacques lives in Cape Town with his wife Kathy and children.