Specs

14.22 x 21.33 inches / 1024 x 1536 pixels

• Original photo print under acrylic glass

• Fuji Crystal DP II photo paper

• Solid aluminum Dibond backing

The Life Story of Graham Gertz-Rombach In One Art Piece

The Life Story of Graham Gertz-Rombach:

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From humble beginnings in post-war London to shaping global businesses and building a beautiful life across continents, Graham Gertz-Rombach’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, integrity, and quiet strength.

Born in 1945 in a modest home in England, Graham’s early years were shaped by post-war hardship and the determined work ethic of his parents. His father, a war veteran and self-made man, took in a lodger to help pay the mortgage. Graham shared a room with his sister and spent much of his childhood playing under the kitchen table, soaking in the warmth of family, classical music, and black-and-white television broadcasts that brought the outside world into their narrow home.

Those early years shaped Graham’s sense of self-reliance, curiosity, and quiet observation. Though he didn’t attend an elite school or come from wealth, his natural intelligence and drive would soon speak for themselves.

After finishing school at 17, Graham started as a messenger boy in a major advertising agency in London. But he didn’t stay there long. Determined to grow, he studied advertising and marketing at night school — and against all odds, leapt into the upper echelons of the industry. A bold move to Ogilvy & Mather opened doors to global brands like American Express, and later, a chance encounter led him to Brazil, where he would leave an indelible mark.

What followed was a decades-long international career in marketing and finance — helping build Citibank’s credit card empire in Brazil, modernizing Diners Club in Europe, and later leading operations for over 45% of Diners Club’s global business as Managing Director for EMEA. But beyond titles or accolades, what set Graham apart was the way he moved through the world with humility, calm resolve, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way.

He wasn’t loud. He wasn’t flashy. But his life was extraordinary.

In every room, he led with quiet competence. In every challenge, he persevered with grace. And behind the scenes, he gave his family the gift of stability and love across continents, languages, and generations.

Even in retirement, Graham stays active: traveling, mentoring, and continuing to pour his energy into learning, legacy, and service.

Today, at 80 years old, Graham’s story lives on… not just in the memories of those who love him, but now also on canvas.

This Sagen life story artwork is a tribute to a man who never asked for recognition but who earned it every single day.

It captures the full arc of a remarkable life: from black-and-white television to high-rise offices in São Paulo… from quiet childhood corners to leading global transformation… from father, to mentor, to legacy.

Happy 80th, Pap. Your life is a masterpiece!

- CGR

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