Experience

ambit partners

• Canada
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Ambit Partners is a dedicated Search Fund investor, enabling entrepreneurship through acquisition in traditional and developing markets. We combine a global investment mandate with deep SME transacting and operating experience - supporting a portfolio of exceptional entrepreneurs to find, buy, & build enduring businesses around the world. Ambit Partners is a dedicated Search Fund investor, enabling entrepreneurship through acquisition in traditional and developing markets. We combine a global investment mandate with deep SME transacting and operating experience - supporting a portfolio of exceptional entrepreneurs to find, buy, & build enduring businesses around the world.



GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lecturer & MBA Supervisor

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Lecture MBA elective courses on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA) and Search Funds; mentor MBA students in the Entrepreneurship program. Lecture MBA elective courses on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA) and Search Funds; mentor MBA students in the Entrepreneurship program.



eeva | advisory

• Financial Services

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  eeva is a boutique small- and medium-enterprise (SME) advisory firm, focused on early-stage strategy and capital raising mandates for technology-driven, Africa-oriented fintech platform and marketplace businesses with global potential. Select engagements include – EquityMaven: a business valuation software as a service (SaaS) startup (www.equitymaven.com) based in Johannesburg, South Africa; supported launch strategy, and managed early-stage operations, including marketing, sales… Show more eeva is a boutique small- and medium-enterprise (SME) advisory firm, focused on early-stage strategy and capital raising mandates for technology-driven, Africa-oriented fintech platform and marketplace businesses with global potential. Select engagements include – EquityMaven: a business valuation software as a service (SaaS) startup (www.equitymaven.com) based in Johannesburg, South Africa; supported launch strategy, and managed early-stage operations, including marketing, sales, finance, and product development. FlexClub: a vehicle subscription marketplace (www.flex.club) based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but with global operations in South Africa and Mexico; lead early-stage corporate development, finance and accounting functions, raising USD millions of equity from global VCs, and USD millions of debt in local markets, as well as establishing international tax & transfer pricing structures for global scale. Kandua: a home services marketplace (www.kandua.com), based in Johannesburg, South Africa; advised on a ZAR millions Series A raise led by leading VCs & home offices. QuickCredit / Oya: a microlending fintech platform (www.quickcreditghana.com), based in Accra, Ghana; in collaboration with CrossBoundary, advised on a USD millions blended capital raise to scale across Sub-Saharan Africa. Show less eeva is a boutique small- and medium-enterprise (SME) advisory firm, focused on early-stage strategy and capital raising mandates for technology-driven, Africa-oriented fintech platform and marketplace businesses with global potential. Select engagements include – EquityMaven: a business valuation software as a service (SaaS) startup (www.equitymaven.com) based in Johannesburg, South Africa; supported launch strategy, and managed early-stage operations, including marketing, sales… Show more eeva is a boutique small- and medium-enterprise (SME) advisory firm, focused on early-stage strategy and capital raising mandates for technology-driven, Africa-oriented fintech platform and marketplace businesses with global potential. Select engagements include – EquityMaven: a business valuation software as a service (SaaS) startup (www.equitymaven.com) based in Johannesburg, South Africa; supported launch strategy, and managed early-stage operations, including marketing, sales, finance, and product development. FlexClub: a vehicle subscription marketplace (www.flex.club) based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but with global operations in South Africa and Mexico; lead early-stage corporate development, finance and accounting functions, raising USD millions of equity from global VCs, and USD millions of debt in local markets, as well as establishing international tax & transfer pricing structures for global scale. Kandua: a home services marketplace (www.kandua.com), based in Johannesburg, South Africa; advised on a ZAR millions Series A raise led by leading VCs & home offices. QuickCredit / Oya: a microlending fintech platform (www.quickcreditghana.com), based in Accra, Ghana; in collaboration with CrossBoundary, advised on a USD millions blended capital raise to scale across Sub-Saharan Africa. Show less



Awethu Project

• South Africa

• Chief Investment Officer

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2019

  Supported the scale-up of one of South Africa's leading social enterprises, a pioneering business incubator and SME private equity & impact fund manager. Business Incubation Experience: Developed incubation programs for scale, including process and content, building the incubation team to over 20 professionals and overseeing growth in the Incubator from three to over 2000 entrepreneurs. Fund Management Experience: led the formation and scale-up of a dedicated SME equity and… Show more Supported the scale-up of one of South Africa's leading social enterprises, a pioneering business incubator and SME private equity & impact fund manager. Business Incubation Experience: Developed incubation programs for scale, including process and content, building the incubation team to over 20 professionals and overseeing growth in the Incubator from three to over 2000 entrepreneurs. Fund Management Experience: led the formation and scale-up of a dedicated SME equity and supplier development fund manager, raising ~R400m from institutional investors (sefa, AB InBev, Imperial Logistics & Impala Platinum), and deploying capital across 60+ SME startup, growth and/or buyout transactions. General Management Experience: Managed between 5-20 professionals at different times, overseeing not only the capital raising & investment function, but also finance, operations, marketing and legal & compliance. Show less Supported the scale-up of one of South Africa's leading social enterprises, a pioneering business incubator and SME private equity & impact fund manager. Business Incubation Experience: Developed incubation programs for scale, including process and content, building the incubation team to over 20 professionals and overseeing growth in the Incubator from three to over 2000 entrepreneurs. Fund Management Experience: led the formation and scale-up of a dedicated SME equity and… Show more Supported the scale-up of one of South Africa's leading social enterprises, a pioneering business incubator and SME private equity & impact fund manager. Business Incubation Experience: Developed incubation programs for scale, including process and content, building the incubation team to over 20 professionals and overseeing growth in the Incubator from three to over 2000 entrepreneurs. Fund Management Experience: led the formation and scale-up of a dedicated SME equity and supplier development fund manager, raising ~R400m from institutional investors (sefa, AB InBev, Imperial Logistics & Impala Platinum), and deploying capital across 60+ SME startup, growth and/or buyout transactions. General Management Experience: Managed between 5-20 professionals at different times, overseeing not only the capital raising & investment function, but also finance, operations, marketing and legal & compliance. Show less



Waste Capital Partners

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Summer Associate

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Accelerated start-up of a for-profit social impact investment vehicle focused on solid waste management in India. Waste Capital Partners is affiliated with Waste Ventures, a US-based NGO dedicated to incubating inclusive, waste-picker owned-and-operated, base-of-the-pyramid waste management enterprises in India. Business Development: Analyzed and modelled optimal cross-border entity structures, capital flows and returns. Supported ongoing operations in rural Maharashtra. Performed… Show more Accelerated start-up of a for-profit social impact investment vehicle focused on solid waste management in India. Waste Capital Partners is affiliated with Waste Ventures, a US-based NGO dedicated to incubating inclusive, waste-picker owned-and-operated, base-of-the-pyramid waste management enterprises in India. Business Development: Analyzed and modelled optimal cross-border entity structures, capital flows and returns. Supported ongoing operations in rural Maharashtra. Performed project due diligence in rural Andhra Pradesh. Fundraising and Investor Relations: Prepared pitch decks, met with investors and advisors, supported (then) Founder & CEO in sourcing seed and growth capital. https://www.wasteventures.com/ Show less Accelerated start-up of a for-profit social impact investment vehicle focused on solid waste management in India. Waste Capital Partners is affiliated with Waste Ventures, a US-based NGO dedicated to incubating inclusive, waste-picker owned-and-operated, base-of-the-pyramid waste management enterprises in India. Business Development: Analyzed and modelled optimal cross-border entity structures, capital flows and returns. Supported ongoing operations in rural Maharashtra. Performed… Show more Accelerated start-up of a for-profit social impact investment vehicle focused on solid waste management in India. Waste Capital Partners is affiliated with Waste Ventures, a US-based NGO dedicated to incubating inclusive, waste-picker owned-and-operated, base-of-the-pyramid waste management enterprises in India. Business Development: Analyzed and modelled optimal cross-border entity structures, capital flows and returns. Supported ongoing operations in rural Maharashtra. Performed project due diligence in rural Andhra Pradesh. Fundraising and Investor Relations: Prepared pitch decks, met with investors and advisors, supported (then) Founder & CEO in sourcing seed and growth capital. https://www.wasteventures.com/ Show less



C.A. Bancorp

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  Originated, analyzed and structured growth capital investments, managed existing private equity investments, and executed internal corporate functions for CA Bancorp Inc (TSX: BKP). Transaction Experience: Closed sell-side, buy-side and restructuring transactions. Conducted financial, operational and commercial due diligence. Modelled investment returns and prepared investment memoranda for Investment Committee approval. Managed advisory service providers and negotiated legal… Show more Originated, analyzed and structured growth capital investments, managed existing private equity investments, and executed internal corporate functions for CA Bancorp Inc (TSX: BKP). Transaction Experience: Closed sell-side, buy-side and restructuring transactions. Conducted financial, operational and commercial due diligence. Modelled investment returns and prepared investment memoranda for Investment Committee approval. Managed advisory service providers and negotiated legal documents. Portfolio Involvement: Served as Director on Board of two portfolio companies. Managed appointment of interim bankruptcy receiver (via legal action). Executed 6-month restructuring and sales process. Corporate Reporting: Developed and led comprehensive valuation process for publicly listed seven-company private equity portfolio. Communicated and defended quarterly results and methodologies to Audit Committee. Show less Originated, analyzed and structured growth capital investments, managed existing private equity investments, and executed internal corporate functions for CA Bancorp Inc (TSX: BKP). Transaction Experience: Closed sell-side, buy-side and restructuring transactions. Conducted financial, operational and commercial due diligence. Modelled investment returns and prepared investment memoranda for Investment Committee approval. Managed advisory service providers and negotiated legal… Show more Originated, analyzed and structured growth capital investments, managed existing private equity investments, and executed internal corporate functions for CA Bancorp Inc (TSX: BKP). Transaction Experience: Closed sell-side, buy-side and restructuring transactions. Conducted financial, operational and commercial due diligence. Modelled investment returns and prepared investment memoranda for Investment Committee approval. Managed advisory service providers and negotiated legal documents. Portfolio Involvement: Served as Director on Board of two portfolio companies. Managed appointment of interim bankruptcy receiver (via legal action). Executed 6-month restructuring and sales process. Corporate Reporting: Developed and led comprehensive valuation process for publicly listed seven-company private equity portfolio. Communicated and defended quarterly results and methodologies to Audit Committee. Show less



Oliver Wyman

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Advised senior management of Fortune 1000 corporations on strategic, operational and financial initiatives for leading global management consultancy (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). Functional Expertise across Industries: Developed market-entry and growth strategies. Performed customer segmentation and profitability analyses. Established and tracked key operational performance indicators. International Exposure: Refined cross-cultural business and social skills working… Show more Advised senior management of Fortune 1000 corporations on strategic, operational and financial initiatives for leading global management consultancy (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). Functional Expertise across Industries: Developed market-entry and growth strategies. Performed customer segmentation and profitability analyses. Established and tracked key operational performance indicators. International Exposure: Refined cross-cultural business and social skills working abroad for more than 18 months (with clients in Europe, South America, and Middle East). Show less Advised senior management of Fortune 1000 corporations on strategic, operational and financial initiatives for leading global management consultancy (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). Functional Expertise across Industries: Developed market-entry and growth strategies. Performed customer segmentation and profitability analyses. Established and tracked key operational performance indicators. International Exposure: Refined cross-cultural business and social skills working… Show more Advised senior management of Fortune 1000 corporations on strategic, operational and financial initiatives for leading global management consultancy (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). Functional Expertise across Industries: Developed market-entry and growth strategies. Performed customer segmentation and profitability analyses. Established and tracked key operational performance indicators. International Exposure: Refined cross-cultural business and social skills working abroad for more than 18 months (with clients in Europe, South America, and Middle East). Show less



Edmonton Eskimo Football Club

• Receiver, Special Teams Player, Grey Cup Champion

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

  Selected 40th overall (5th round) in 2005 CFL Draft. Won 93rd Grey Cup (2005) in rookie season. Returned to play a second season in 2006, while on leave from Oliver Wyman. Selected 40th overall (5th round) in 2005 CFL Draft. Won 93rd Grey Cup (2005) in rookie season. Returned to play a second season in 2006, while on leave from Oliver Wyman.