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Leoni Du Plessis is a seasoned executive with 17 years of experience in asset management, legal specialist, and leadership roles. She has managed teams, developed business strategies, and ensured compliance with statutory regulations. Leoni holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of South Africa and has completed certifications in debt counselling and insolvency and liquidations.

Experience

    • South Africa
    • Financial Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • National Manager - Asset Management
      • Dec 2012 - Present

      National Manager of 3 Departments (3 Team Leaders & 31 Consultants)Asset Management Manage performance & development of teams to drive delivery efficiency  Plan & execute business strategies & maintain statutory compliance  Develop client relationships to create world-class customer service Manage external stakeholder performance  Improve business processes & systems and enhance policies & procedures  Rehabilitate delinquent accounts with settlement agreements  Assess risk to take appropriate action & implement business risk management  Drive professional & ethical reputation by enforcing compliance  Exceed business & financial targets through proactive portfolio management Auction Preparation Minimise risk to the Bank  Accuracy of auction lists & timeous distribution to stakeholders Recommend improvements & ensure compliance  Accurate astute data analysis & data integrityAuction Manager Participate in operational process, system development & projects Manage budget costs to ensure profitability  Allocate & manage sales targets for the team  Identify business problems by analysing data and reports. Engage with internal & external clients / buyers Manage defined risks by running reports, conducting investigations & ensuring resolution Address findings of unethical behaviour  Point person for resolution of issues at auction location  Partner with Operations, Recon & Finance  Lead education on Auctions, Online bidding & vehicle auctions Review departmental performance & develop & execute strategies  Partner with support teams (. Finance, HR, MFS, Recon, Safety, Security, Sales)  Ensure maximised return on repossessed vehicles  Maintain auction inventory & accurate tracking of vehicles through auction process Set floor prices & schedule sale dates  Develop advertising & communication strategy  Post-sale analysis  Be alert to competitor activity & propose tactical solutions

    • Legal Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

       Employee management, training & development of team (1 Team Leader & 8 staff) Resolve & approve all Insurance, Insolvent / Deceased estates and Lien & Wreck matters Approve all coding on vehicles & sales on vehicles outside auction process Manage all workflows, policies & procedures Analyse month end stats & exception reports, and daily / monthly MIS reports Account approval - transfers / closure / reinstatements / write offs / refunds  Maintain updated BCP and key & asset register  Ensure proceeds are paid over to liquidators

    • Supervisor: Asset Retrieval
      • Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

      Supervisor: Asset Retrieval Employee management, training & development of team of 3  Performance management, goal setting, standards implementation to achieve set targets Analyse business trends to minimise losses & provisions  Evaluate & monitor corrective actions implemented Prepare monthly reports, perform quality checks & approve write-offs

  • WesBank
    • South Africa
    • Legal Specialist Vehicle & Asset Finance
      • May 2001 - Mar 2007
      • South Africa

      Legal Specialist: Wesbank Vehicle & Asset Finance Team Lead 2006 – 2007 Specialised Collections Handle all defended matters on behalf of Wesbank Employee Management, Training & Development – Team of 5 Staff  Analyse business trends & minimise losses, provisions  Identify fraud, trends business risks to control & set targets Evaluate & monitor corrective actions implemented Manage arrears, deceased & insolvent accounts & defended matters Monitor Legal procedures and processes effectively Communicate with customers, attorneys, trustees, tracers, branches & internal departments Monthly reports & statistical analysis

  • Absa Group
    • South Africa
    • Legal Consultant
      • Dec 2000 - Apr 2001
      • South Africa

Education

  • 2014 - 2018
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
  • 2008 - 2008
    University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Certificate, Debt Counselling
  • 2000 - 2000
    University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Aipsa Diploma, Insolvency and Liquidations

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