Paul Tredoux

One of 2 executive shareholders managing all aspects of the business. Strategy development, business planning and financial modelling. Developing and imbedding operational processes. Managing day-to-day finance and admin functions.

Responsible for operational support to business cluster which includes Group Strategy, Marketing, Communications, Transformation, Economic, FSC and Corporate Social Investment. Core functions include programme management, financial management, risk management, compliance, strategic planning performance management and executive support. Prepare and present reports to Group Executive. Member of several cross-functional committees regarding strategic projects.

Strategic planning abd business plan preparation. Fundraising and negotiations with potential investors. Supervise accounting and HR functions. Cash flow management and liaison with bankers. Supervise legal matters and liaison with legal advisors.

Founded business with 1 partner. Developed business model and strategy. Developed business case evaluation methodology. Financial planning and modelling. Presentation of business plan to 20 venture capitalist executives, evaluation of 35 business cases, developing of business models and strategies for 2 ventures.

Strategic planning and business plan preparation. Fundraising (secured $30m from US and European investors), due diligence, liaison with investment bankers and presentations to prospective investors. Part of executive team that secured strategic agreements with Yahoo Europe, Lycos Europe and CNN. Supervise accounting function for multi-national group (UK, Belgium, South Africa) - team of 7. Management of shareholder information. Budget control and financial modelling.

Managed audit teams of 2 to 12 persons (team based approach). Budget setting and monitoring, quality control, and fee collection. Business process analysis. Staff performance and development. Financial Services Group member (credit risk specialist). Clients included: ABSA Corporate and Merchant Bank, ABSA Retail Bank, Associated Ore Group, Cooper Automotive SA, Bandag SA, Grinaker Duraset, LTA Head Office, Lesotho Bank, Wooltru Properties, Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council.

Strategy, Marketing