Experience

Aerosud

• South Africa
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Director

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  • Extensive international exposure to OEM and Tier 1 suppliers in the Aerospace industry.• Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion. Achieved this through pricing strategies and strategic partnerships with customers (Safran Electrical Power).• Identified and pursued business opportunities to diversify company revenue by leveraging skills that are sought after outside of current industry.• Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with clients (Boeing and Safran).• Participated and actively engaged in strategic interactions with industry stakeholders. Initiated and assisted in setting-up of industry association (Commercial Areospace Association of South Africa – CAMASA) as the voice to all stakeholders (government & international).• Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources in Europe and China with USA in process.• Participated in the overhaul of various underperforming departments to reduce stagnation and increase growth and productivity. Achieved by integrating BUs with common resources and related responsibilities.• Actively participated in the rolling out of Theory of Constraints (TOC) as well as the re-design of business systems to support TOC.• Fostered change in company culture to be more open, transparent, and accountable using GRID management principles.

• Program Financial Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Developed and Improved cost centre and contract budgeting systems with a combination of Excel & ODBC skills and techniques.• Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets, initiate financial planning and closing books.• Set up and improved accounting systems on Throughput Accounting principles to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.• Trained new employees on company accounting principles and procedures.• Highly skilled user of MS Excel to execute responsibilities.



Bio Minerale

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2003 - Jan 2013

  • Managed daily operations through forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.• Compounded increase in turnover of more than 20% per year in highly competitive calcium phosphate and feed supplement industry.• Diversified income streams by expanding product categories to reduce overall company risk and increase revenue and profits.• Strategically managed financial resources through debtor finance products and government grant schemes.• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies through initiatives such as capacity increase through automation, continuous improvement of existing processes to improve quality, implementation of an ISO 9001 QMS.• Managed financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.



KPMG South Africa

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Jun 2003

  • Developed long-term business strategy through Government’s Public Private Partnership initiatives.• Delivered projects to pre-determined budget, maintaining time parameters and quality standards.• Managed and led multi-disciplinary team throughout tender document development, bid evaluation and financial close phases for the Department of Labour’s IT services PPP project. • Developed long-term business strategy through Government’s Public Private Partnership initiatives.• Delivered projects to pre-determined budget, maintaining time parameters and quality standards.• Managed and led multi-disciplinary team throughout tender document development, bid evaluation and financial close phases for the Department of Labour’s IT services PPP project.



Aerosud

• South Africa
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Engineer

  • Feb 1991 - Jan 1999

  • Applied mathematical skills through structural analysis and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems.• Developed and tested systems in support of various aircraft upgrades and modifications including.• Met with international customers onsite to better understand project needs, discuss potential technical issues and resolve concerns.• Remained highly knowledgeable in practices related to government agency guidelines for aircraft installations and specifications.• Reverse engineered hardware to facilitate documentation.