Sandy Kerkhove
Chief Operating Officer at Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Cindy-Leigh Schiffer
Sandy and I worked together at INET BFA from 2008 to 2015. I owe much of what I learnt during my time at INET BFA to Sandy. Sandy was my Manager for my first four years at the company as I started out managing the CRM Team and when I later took on the role of Compliance Manager. During that time and even after my reporting line changed, Sandy continued to provide guidance and leadership in a highly pressurised and sometimes volatile environment to myself and other members of the Management Team. As a Manager, she was approachable and understanding, and always willing to offer valuable advice and solutions, but also encouraged independent thinking. As a mentor and a teacher, she shared her extensive knowledge of the financial markets, business processes and risks, as well as legal and compliance matters. Sandy's ability to organise and communicate clearly meant that every project that she managed was carried out successfully and efficiently. Her passion was contagious and it created an environment in which all staff were motivated to strive for the same level of excellence that she maintained. She was a true ambassador for both the company and customers it served, always achieving a delicate balance between meeting company objectives and maintaining a high ethical standard. Sandy was not only my Manager and a highly respected member of the Executive Team, but a role model whose example I will endeavour to follow for the rest of my career.
Douglas Henning
I have worked with Sandy since August 2012, and I can state unequivocally that I have never worked with such a responsible, conscientious and hard working person. Sandy proved very creative and innovative in her role as Executive head of Research and Content solutions. She was instrumental in signing a new American Partner to on sell our products which is no mean feat. Sandy was extremely effective in Exco and strategic meetings, displaying a keen sense of direction, innovation, and always striving towards decisions that is in the best interest of the company. Her excellent grounding in finance and accounting stood her in good stead when discussing financial statements and raising red flags where appropriate. As a team leader Sandy enjoyed tremendous respect from her subordinates and peers because of her collaborative management style and knowledge of the industry. Clients loved dealing with her because she always ensured outstanding service, feedback, and he approach and dealings are always of the highest professional standards. I cannot recommend Sandy highly enough for roles that fit her profile.
Cindy-Leigh Schiffer
Sandy and I worked together at INET BFA from 2008 to 2015. I owe much of what I learnt during my time at INET BFA to Sandy. Sandy was my Manager for my first four years at the company as I started out managing the CRM Team and when I later took on the role of Compliance Manager. During that time and even after my reporting line changed, Sandy continued to provide guidance and leadership in a highly pressurised and sometimes volatile environment to myself and other members of the Management Team. As a Manager, she was approachable and understanding, and always willing to offer valuable advice and solutions, but also encouraged independent thinking. As a mentor and a teacher, she shared her extensive knowledge of the financial markets, business processes and risks, as well as legal and compliance matters. Sandy's ability to organise and communicate clearly meant that every project that she managed was carried out successfully and efficiently. Her passion was contagious and it created an environment in which all staff were motivated to strive for the same level of excellence that she maintained. She was a true ambassador for both the company and customers it served, always achieving a delicate balance between meeting company objectives and maintaining a high ethical standard. Sandy was not only my Manager and a highly respected member of the Executive Team, but a role model whose example I will endeavour to follow for the rest of my career.
Douglas Henning
I have worked with Sandy since August 2012, and I can state unequivocally that I have never worked with such a responsible, conscientious and hard working person. Sandy proved very creative and innovative in her role as Executive head of Research and Content solutions. She was instrumental in signing a new American Partner to on sell our products which is no mean feat. Sandy was extremely effective in Exco and strategic meetings, displaying a keen sense of direction, innovation, and always striving towards decisions that is in the best interest of the company. Her excellent grounding in finance and accounting stood her in good stead when discussing financial statements and raising red flags where appropriate. As a team leader Sandy enjoyed tremendous respect from her subordinates and peers because of her collaborative management style and knowledge of the industry. Clients loved dealing with her because she always ensured outstanding service, feedback, and he approach and dealings are always of the highest professional standards. I cannot recommend Sandy highly enough for roles that fit her profile.
Cindy-Leigh Schiffer
Sandy and I worked together at INET BFA from 2008 to 2015. I owe much of what I learnt during my time at INET BFA to Sandy. Sandy was my Manager for my first four years at the company as I started out managing the CRM Team and when I later took on the role of Compliance Manager. During that time and even after my reporting line changed, Sandy continued to provide guidance and leadership in a highly pressurised and sometimes volatile environment to myself and other members of the Management Team. As a Manager, she was approachable and understanding, and always willing to offer valuable advice and solutions, but also encouraged independent thinking. As a mentor and a teacher, she shared her extensive knowledge of the financial markets, business processes and risks, as well as legal and compliance matters. Sandy's ability to organise and communicate clearly meant that every project that she managed was carried out successfully and efficiently. Her passion was contagious and it created an environment in which all staff were motivated to strive for the same level of excellence that she maintained. She was a true ambassador for both the company and customers it served, always achieving a delicate balance between meeting company objectives and maintaining a high ethical standard. Sandy was not only my Manager and a highly respected member of the Executive Team, but a role model whose example I will endeavour to follow for the rest of my career.
Douglas Henning
I have worked with Sandy since August 2012, and I can state unequivocally that I have never worked with such a responsible, conscientious and hard working person. Sandy proved very creative and innovative in her role as Executive head of Research and Content solutions. She was instrumental in signing a new American Partner to on sell our products which is no mean feat. Sandy was extremely effective in Exco and strategic meetings, displaying a keen sense of direction, innovation, and always striving towards decisions that is in the best interest of the company. Her excellent grounding in finance and accounting stood her in good stead when discussing financial statements and raising red flags where appropriate. As a team leader Sandy enjoyed tremendous respect from her subordinates and peers because of her collaborative management style and knowledge of the industry. Clients loved dealing with her because she always ensured outstanding service, feedback, and he approach and dealings are always of the highest professional standards. I cannot recommend Sandy highly enough for roles that fit her profile.
Cindy-Leigh Schiffer
Sandy and I worked together at INET BFA from 2008 to 2015. I owe much of what I learnt during my time at INET BFA to Sandy. Sandy was my Manager for my first four years at the company as I started out managing the CRM Team and when I later took on the role of Compliance Manager. During that time and even after my reporting line changed, Sandy continued to provide guidance and leadership in a highly pressurised and sometimes volatile environment to myself and other members of the Management Team. As a Manager, she was approachable and understanding, and always willing to offer valuable advice and solutions, but also encouraged independent thinking. As a mentor and a teacher, she shared her extensive knowledge of the financial markets, business processes and risks, as well as legal and compliance matters. Sandy's ability to organise and communicate clearly meant that every project that she managed was carried out successfully and efficiently. Her passion was contagious and it created an environment in which all staff were motivated to strive for the same level of excellence that she maintained. She was a true ambassador for both the company and customers it served, always achieving a delicate balance between meeting company objectives and maintaining a high ethical standard. Sandy was not only my Manager and a highly respected member of the Executive Team, but a role model whose example I will endeavour to follow for the rest of my career.
Douglas Henning
I have worked with Sandy since August 2012, and I can state unequivocally that I have never worked with such a responsible, conscientious and hard working person. Sandy proved very creative and innovative in her role as Executive head of Research and Content solutions. She was instrumental in signing a new American Partner to on sell our products which is no mean feat. Sandy was extremely effective in Exco and strategic meetings, displaying a keen sense of direction, innovation, and always striving towards decisions that is in the best interest of the company. Her excellent grounding in finance and accounting stood her in good stead when discussing financial statements and raising red flags where appropriate. As a team leader Sandy enjoyed tremendous respect from her subordinates and peers because of her collaborative management style and knowledge of the industry. Clients loved dealing with her because she always ensured outstanding service, feedback, and he approach and dealings are always of the highest professional standards. I cannot recommend Sandy highly enough for roles that fit her profile.
Experience
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Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Executive - Strategy and Business Development
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Jul 2015 - May 2021
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INET BFA is now IRESS SA
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Head: Research and Content Solutions
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
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Head of Business
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
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Head of Operations
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2012
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Sales Manager and Assistant General Manager
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Nov 2007 - May 2009
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Head of CSP (Content Service Provider) Content
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Feb 2005 - Oct 2007
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Customer Relationship Manager
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Jul 2002 - Jan 2005
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Content Manager
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2002
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Financial Analyst
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Nov 1997 - Jan 2000
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Education
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Graduate School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa, Pretoria
Master of Business Leadership (MBL) -
University of South Africa, Pretoria
Postgraduate Certificate in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Graduated cum laude) -
University of Pretoria
Management Development Programme (MDP) (Graduated cum laude; Second overall) -
Northwest University, Potchefstroom
BCom Accounting