Previous Assignments
Mergers & Acquisitions
Lead role in the following strategic acquisitions, including managing and facilitating the Due Diligence processes:
Marley Roofing (Pty) Ltd from Belgian Holding Company for Kutana Group
Suzi Products (Pty) Ltd from Founders for Kutana Group
RPB Belgium for Seenons BV
In addition to facilitating the acquisitions, I was involved in Investment management processes, portfolio synergy identification and monthly reporting.
Other roles in M&A activities:
Sell side assistance and data room management for Tutuka Software (Now Paymentology) in their change of PE ownership.
Assistance in divestment in part of client’s customer portfolio (Securitas SA)
Special Projects
Interim CEO for Suzi Products during Pandemic, raising Debt Funding to ensure continuity of the business
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Consultancy services - Advising on strategy and scorecard optimisation (Tutuka Software, Kutana Group & Securitas)
Navision ERP customization and implementation - Customizing the Navision ERP System to accommodate a new revenue stream. Project included system design, user acceptance testing, user manual design and training. Project team dispersed internationally - India, South Africa, Singapore and The Netherlands (Securitas)
Business continuity planning and documentation (Securitas SA)
Instrumental in the design and implementation of platform driven invoicing at Seenons BV
Development of reconciliation process for Multi-currency Wallet Product for Client and partner bank. Project included process documentation and user training. (Tutuka Software/Paymentology)
Lead clients KYC and Anti-Money Laundering Audit by Partner Bank (Tutuka Software/Paymentology)
General Financial Services
Core financial skills and experience include the following:
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Models
Feasibility Studies
Process design or optimization
Risk identification and assessment
Due Diligence
KPI identification and tracking
Training & Mentoring
As a KPMG accredited trainer I also have a passion for developing teams and soft skill competencies.
Some of the training programs facilitated:
Finance for non-financials
Presentation Skills
Manager Training
Understanding the Due Diligence Process (M&A)
Custom designed training material for a specific purpose - eg Team synergy, up-skilling in a specific core competency
Integrations & Separations
Co-managed the €5.1bn T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom separation, the largest telecom deal in Dutch history (KPMG)
Post Deal integration of Rentsec into Securitas SA
Post Deal integration of FNDS2000 into Tutuka Software (Pty) Ltd
Supporting the Entrepreneurial vision
Founded web based based business which I successfully sold in 2017
As CFO, I supported the CEO in successful EUR10 m Series A funding round for Seenons BV
Building a finance team, implementing policies and procedures and optimizing processes (Seenons BV, Caravelle Automotive Carpets)
I have fulfilled the following advisory roles:
Audit Committee member - Securitas
Executive Director - Seenons BV