Michael Markovitz

Michael Markovitz is an adjunct faculty member at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg and Director of the GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank — an independent research and advocacy platform advancing solutions for African media in support of democracy. As Faculty Lead, he co-designed and launched the inaugural Executive Programme in Media Leadership at GIBS in 2025.

Recognized as one of South Africa’s leading experts on media and tech policy, Michael was named among the top 50 alumni of Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies in its first 50 years. In 2023, he convened a landmark global conference at GIBS that adopted Big Tech and Journalism: Principles for Fair Compensation, endorsed by 101 signatories from 28 countries. He has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors, including a five-year term as a board member of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).