Strategy & Finance Advisor

Personal summary

I am driven, conscientious and proactive strategy and finance advisor, with over 20 years of international experience. I have driven C-level strategy and investments for multiple billion dollar companies, including Saudi Aramco, Coca-Cola, Kinnevik, ABSA, and Econet. I have extensive experience managing complex organisational and operating environments across a variety of geographies, and a proven track record of executing successful growth strategies. My experience optimising capital structures and allocations is very strong. I have particular expertise in simplifying complexity, dealing with uncertainty, and managing sophisticated stakeholders. My experience is well supported by solid fundamentals obtained in becoming a CFA Charterholder, completing my MBA at INSEAD, and graduating with a Bachelor of Business Science (with honours in finance and accounting) from the University of Cape Town. My numerical and quantitative capabilities are exceptionally strong, ranking in the top 1% as measured by standardised tests. My notable skills include: • Growth strategy • Go-to-market strategy • Customer segmentation and engagement • Investment strategy • Pricing strategy • Financial modelling, including DCF, LBO, IRR • Pitch deck preparation • Financial analysis • Budget preparation • Fund-raising • M&A • Capital structuring • Deploying capital • Corporate turnarounds • Commercial due diligence • Restructuring Education: Masters in Business

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions8 Strategy and Planning8 Valuation8 Management Consulting8 CFO8