Experience

Edulution

• South Africa
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Edulution's mission is to change how the developing world learns. Our ‘Technosapien’ learning platform uses a unique mix of technology, enterprising coaches and evidence-based analytics to deliver numeracy, literacy and digital skills. Edulution coaches can facilitate effective extra-tuition learning just about anywhere, anytime. Their earnings are based on actual learner activity and progress. We are reaching thousands of children from families earning less than $2 a day in inner-city… Show more Edulution's mission is to change how the developing world learns. Our ‘Technosapien’ learning platform uses a unique mix of technology, enterprising coaches and evidence-based analytics to deliver numeracy, literacy and digital skills. Edulution coaches can facilitate effective extra-tuition learning just about anywhere, anytime. Their earnings are based on actual learner activity and progress. We are reaching thousands of children from families earning less than $2 a day in inner-city townships and remote rural areas off the grid. Watch the 3 minute intro video below to see the model in action. Show less Edulution's mission is to change how the developing world learns. Our ‘Technosapien’ learning platform uses a unique mix of technology, enterprising coaches and evidence-based analytics to deliver numeracy, literacy and digital skills. Edulution coaches can facilitate effective extra-tuition learning just about anywhere, anytime. Their earnings are based on actual learner activity and progress. We are reaching thousands of children from families earning less than $2 a day in inner-city… Show more Edulution's mission is to change how the developing world learns. Our ‘Technosapien’ learning platform uses a unique mix of technology, enterprising coaches and evidence-based analytics to deliver numeracy, literacy and digital skills. Edulution coaches can facilitate effective extra-tuition learning just about anywhere, anytime. Their earnings are based on actual learner activity and progress. We are reaching thousands of children from families earning less than $2 a day in inner-city townships and remote rural areas off the grid. Watch the 3 minute intro video below to see the model in action. Show less



SIGNET

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO & Board Member

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2012

  Responsible for the global finance functions (accounting, structuring, tax planning, treasury, budgeting) as well as human resources, compliance and internal operations for offices located in 6 jurisdictions across Europe, US and Asia. Initially designed, developed and implemented all the financial structures, systems and processes and recruited, trained and managed the teams based in various locations. The role expanded to include human resources, administration, internal operations and… Show more Responsible for the global finance functions (accounting, structuring, tax planning, treasury, budgeting) as well as human resources, compliance and internal operations for offices located in 6 jurisdictions across Europe, US and Asia. Initially designed, developed and implemented all the financial structures, systems and processes and recruited, trained and managed the teams based in various locations. The role expanded to include human resources, administration, internal operations and compliance across the group. As a member of the Executive Board I worked on strategy formulation and implementation. Show less Responsible for the global finance functions (accounting, structuring, tax planning, treasury, budgeting) as well as human resources, compliance and internal operations for offices located in 6 jurisdictions across Europe, US and Asia. Initially designed, developed and implemented all the financial structures, systems and processes and recruited, trained and managed the teams based in various locations. The role expanded to include human resources, administration, internal operations and… Show more Responsible for the global finance functions (accounting, structuring, tax planning, treasury, budgeting) as well as human resources, compliance and internal operations for offices located in 6 jurisdictions across Europe, US and Asia. Initially designed, developed and implemented all the financial structures, systems and processes and recruited, trained and managed the teams based in various locations. The role expanded to include human resources, administration, internal operations and compliance across the group. As a member of the Executive Board I worked on strategy formulation and implementation. Show less



JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant - Software Development

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2007

  (Jan 98 to Jun 02; Aug 05 to Dec 07 – ~6.5 years total) Consulted to the bank to develop and deploy software to manage the banks global fixed income derivatives and equity products - a massive and ambitious project in terms of budget and time with a dedicated team of over 300 people. In a fairly unique position of understanding both the business and technical aspects of the undertaking I performed a variety of different roles depending on specific project needs. Over the 6 years I acquired… Show more (Jan 98 to Jun 02; Aug 05 to Dec 07 – ~6.5 years total) Consulted to the bank to develop and deploy software to manage the banks global fixed income derivatives and equity products - a massive and ambitious project in terms of budget and time with a dedicated team of over 300 people. In a fairly unique position of understanding both the business and technical aspects of the undertaking I performed a variety of different roles depending on specific project needs. Over the 6 years I acquired extensive experience and an innate understanding of the processes and methodology of software development, project management and the ability to deliver under pressure. Show less (Jan 98 to Jun 02; Aug 05 to Dec 07 – ~6.5 years total) Consulted to the bank to develop and deploy software to manage the banks global fixed income derivatives and equity products - a massive and ambitious project in terms of budget and time with a dedicated team of over 300 people. In a fairly unique position of understanding both the business and technical aspects of the undertaking I performed a variety of different roles depending on specific project needs. Over the 6 years I acquired… Show more (Jan 98 to Jun 02; Aug 05 to Dec 07 – ~6.5 years total) Consulted to the bank to develop and deploy software to manage the banks global fixed income derivatives and equity products - a massive and ambitious project in terms of budget and time with a dedicated team of over 300 people. In a fairly unique position of understanding both the business and technical aspects of the undertaking I performed a variety of different roles depending on specific project needs. Over the 6 years I acquired extensive experience and an innate understanding of the processes and methodology of software development, project management and the ability to deliver under pressure. Show less



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1997

  (Jan 91 to Dec 91; Jan 94 to Jan 97 - ~4 years) Chartered Accountancy articles done through Deloitte & Touche. Rose to position of Audit Manager (managing teams of up 25 people) before leaving to study for an MBA. (Jan 91 to Dec 91; Jan 94 to Jan 97 - ~4 years) Chartered Accountancy articles done through Deloitte & Touche. Rose to position of Audit Manager (managing teams of up 25 people) before leaving to study for an MBA.