Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Problem I Solve: Organisations across Africa face a critical challenge: navigating complex regulatory environments, executing turnarounds, and scaling operations without losing momentum or burning through resources. Whether it's a multinational entering new markets, an SOE needing governance transformation, or an SMME ready to scale—most lack the seasoned executive leadership to bridge strategy and execution in emerging markets. How I Solve It: With 24+ years of cross-continental C-suite experience and total operational and finance experience of 40+ years spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, mining, renewable energy, and professional services, I step in as your Interim CEO, CFO, or Strategic Advisor. I bring hands-on leadership that delivers measurable outcomes: 300%+ sales growth, 30-44% cost reductions, $220M+ project execution, and teams transformed into high-performers. From boardroom strategy to shop-floor implementation across South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean—I make complexity simple and plans actionable. I bring a rare combination of financial rigor, operational depth, and people-first leadership. Let's Talk: If you're a board, investor, or business owner facing a turnaround, market expansion, or leadership gap—I'd welcome a conversation. Reach out via message or connect to explore how we can drive results together. Career highlights: ■ Directed a $220M greenfield medical device facility in Ireland (Abbott) — now 800+ employees ■ Established South Africa's first medical device manufacturing plant — 300% + sales growth in 3 years ■ Eliminated R80M contingent liability as Group CFO at Digicall Group ■ Delivered 32–44% operational cost savings across consulting client engagements ■ Founded and scaled Blue Future International across SA, Tanzania & Namibia(2013–2024) ■ Nominated for Abbott President's Award and EMEA VP Award (>$9M annual savings) I hold post-graduate qualifications from Cranfield University (UK) and UNISA, am Lean Six Sigma certified, and am currently completing a Post Grad programme in AI Leadership at the McCombs Business School at University of Texas, Austin. Open to: CEO · CFO · COO · Country Manager · Executive Director · Board Advisory · Interim Assignments — South Africa, East Africa, Middle East, Caribbean, Global. Let's connect if you're looking for an executive who delivers measurable results in complex, high stakes environments.
Founded and scaled a boutique management consulting and interim executive firm delivering turnarounds, governance transformation, and performance acceleration across 8+ sectors in East and Southern Africa. Delivered 32–44% operational cost savings across multiple client engagements through process re-engineering, procurement optimisation, and financial restructuring. Secured and retained Enterprise Ireland as a 10-year strategic client—end-to-end recruitment, HR, payroll, and office administration for Irish companies expanding into Africa Developed proprietary IP: exclusive African rights to 1872Perform™ cloud PM platform, a 7-trait Top Sales Performer Recruitment Methodology, and a 3-tier SaaS payroll system (100+ reports). Founded and scaled a premier management consulting and interim executive firm delivering turnarounds, governance transformation, and performance acceleration for SMMEs, NGOs, multinationals, and mining groups across East and Southern Africa. ■ Secured and retained Enterprise Ireland (Irish government trade agency) as a 10-year strategic client delivering end-to-end recruitment, payroll, HR, and office administration services. ■ Led CFO/COO/Executive Director function at Sensor Africa (2016–2019): achieved 40%+ reduction in slow-moving inventory within 90 days; restored liquidity; zero supply disruption to national security accounts. ■ Managed specialist recruitment and project management for Aurecon and Zutari across infrastructure advisory projects (2014–2021). ■ Advised clients across B-BBEE compliance, Employment Equity, HR/IR (BCEA, LRA, OHS), succession planning, and corporate culture transformation.
Owning financial strategy, governance architecture, and shareholder advisory for a privately held coal mining operation navigating sustained global commodity price depression. Redeveloped financial infrastructure and teams with focus on keeping the business viable through 18+ months of compressed coal margins. Designed fit-for-purpose management accounts, performance analytics, and financial controls tailored to small-scale coal extraction and trading in East Africa. Translated complex cash flow dynamics, coal price sensitivity, and margin analysis into actionable intelligence for non-finance shareholder-directors. Drove cost-per-tonne efficiency and working capital optimisation strategies that protected profitability during sustained market headwinds. Linking dynamic real-time reporting to operational targets. Focused leadership on cost-per-tonne and efficiency, excess capacity utilization to monitor operations and mining fairly and effectively, working capital optimisation, and selective trading strategies. Built financial infrastructure from the ground up in a resource-constrained, high-risk environment, balancing regulatory compliance with commercial agility.
SolarHive positioned itself as a Micro-power utility provider in a fast growing sector of the South African Economy. We designed and specialised in solar funding solutions which vary from banks providing bond extensions for system ownership and rental-to-own or leased options. Micro IPP is a gap in the market that is less contested. Converted from supporting a PV Solar product and solutions provider to setting up an installation contractor and eventually funding of solutions and installations by other installers. • Advanced solar power solutions for residential and commercial sectors. • Engaged with communities to address electricity challenges. • Created financing structures to support sustainable energy initiatives. • Oversaw the development of smart electricity management systems. • Pursued investor relations to secure funding for projects. • Managed the installation and operation of grid-tied solar solutions. • Provided educational outreach to enhance community energy management. Achievements: • Positioned SolarHive as a leader in alternative power solutions. • Secured investment to expand grid-tied solar projects. • Introduced innovative smart grid technologies, enhancing service delivery. • Achieved a 30% internal rate of return for energy solutions. • Established a comprehensive customer monitoring and support system. • Enabled substantial reductions in power outage downtime. • Enhanced customer and community engagement through educational programs.
■ Led a structured turnaround for a major SADC-region surveillance and security technology distributor facing solvency challenges from procurement misalignment and legacy stock overhang. ■ Achieved 40%+ reduction in slow-moving inventory within 90 days through structured clearance, supplier credit negotiations, and strategic write-off planning. ■ US$10M+ Hikvision procurement — at the time the single largest CCTV procurement in South Africa line. ■ Restored liquidity by accelerating debtor collections, renegotiating creditor terms, and converting stock into cash. ■ Maintained zero supply disruption to national government and security-critical accounts throughout the intervention. ■ Rebuilt sales pipeline around current-generation product lines; implemented reformed procurement framework eliminating speculative bulk purchasing and driving record-levels sales.
Co-founded start-up in niche sector of insurance industry. Directed a fully-integrated customer service business and improved the business profile by cultivating professional relationships. I provided oversight over compliance and financial records and developed and executed the marketing campaigns and content. Company exceeded shareholders' objectives as a start-up achieved significant revenue growth and 90% success rate with customer cases.