Alexander Pettefer

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Chief Executive Officer | Board Member | Investor | Funder @ iRise Africa Limited
Alexander Pettefer's Location
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi, Malawi, Malawi
About Alexander Pettefer

Alex is a hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with expertise in business development, finance, and operations, catalysing business cultures that innovate businesses. He has built a strong foundation for successful multi-million dollar companies. In 2018 Alex acquired Technologia Group (formerly a British PLC), since then the company has gone on to become one of the most successful after-market consumer businesses in Southern Africa. In 2019 Alex launched its sister company, The Technology People, that provide an innovative approach to FinTech solutions that has seen the business deliver affordable care and leasing solutions to consumers with the flexibility of not being tied down to a specific mobile operator. As a leader and innovator, Alex is comfortable in any role from the executive boardroom to the operating floor driving forklifts. He is a savvy negotiator known for his strong business development, relationship management and financial skills, having negotiated deals with and for Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. Since 2020 Alex and his wife have been investing in multiple businesses providing debt and equity to SME’s and hands-on support to assist the companies in realising their ambitions through their family company Macallan Walker. If you would like to speak with Alex about a project, investing your money into Africa or expanding your business with International Investment, there are no forms or formalities: just message him on LinkedIn. Signature strengths include:Financial Management, Operations Management, Risk Management, Government Relations, P&L Accountability, Quality Control, Greenfield Operations, Sales and Revenue Growth, Process Re-engineering, Strategic Planning and corporate marketing strategies.

Alexander Pettefer's Current Company Details
iRise Africa Limited

Irise Africa Limited

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Chief Executive Officer | Board Member | Investor | Funder
Alexander Pettefer Work Experience Details
  • Irise Africa Limited
    Chief Executive Officer
    Irise Africa Limited Apr 2021 - Present
    Africa
  • Macallan Walker
    Co-Founder
    Macallan Walker Mar 2020 - Present
    Cyprus
  • Nyasa Mobile Limited
    Board Member
    Nyasa Mobile Limited Jun 2019 - Present
    Malawi
    Nyasa Mobile is Malawi's 3rd mobile operator, with a vision of providing affordable, available and accessible services, enabling access to the internet and with a vision to increase internet penetration from 15% to 50% by 2026.
  • Buffalo Security
    Board Member
    Buffalo Security Jan 2015 - Present
    Malawi
  • The Technology People
    Chairman Of The Board - The Technology People
    The Technology People Jan 2019 - Jul 2022
    South Africa
    www.thetechnologypeople.co.za
  • Technologia Lifestyle Group
    Group Ceo
    Technologia Lifestyle Group Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
    Ireland
    Technologia Lifestyle Group is a Fintech Investment firm specialising in African and Middle East Investments. The business has investments across sub saharan Africa with the telecommunications industry, financial leasing, and consumer aftermarket care services.
  • Technologia Group
    Chairman Of The Board - Technologia Group
    Technologia Group Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
    South Africa
  • Apc Africa Ltd
    Director Of Advisory Services
    Apc Africa Ltd 2012 - 2015
    Malawi, Eastern Africa
    APC Africa is a corporate mergers & acquisitions and commercial & financial Advisory company, focusing on the private and public sectors, specialising in Southern, Central and Eastern Africa. Within APC Africa I was responsible for a number of Multi Million Dollar projects:1. Nyasa Group Nyasa Group is an investment and sustainable development enterprise that endeavours to deliver economic stability solutions for one of the most underdeveloped countries in the… Show more APC Africa is a corporate mergers & acquisitions and commercial & financial Advisory company, focusing on the private and public sectors, specialising in Southern, Central and Eastern Africa. Within APC Africa I was responsible for a number of Multi Million Dollar projects:1. Nyasa Group Nyasa Group is an investment and sustainable development enterprise that endeavours to deliver economic stability solutions for one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world.Primary responsibilities include financially advising the Group on budgetary planning and distribution of funds.Advising on a number of key projects with an investment requirement of over $700 million. These projects include, but are not limited to: solar energy for the sustainable development of Malawi's national power grid; a 35,000 hectare reforestation programme and a renewable waste management project.Providing key business investment analyses, budgetary planning programmes, and distribution of full financial funding for both capital investment projects and bond funding solutions.2. KK Security Acquisition of two national security companiesKK Security is an East African based, privately owned, security and training firm with over 23,000 personnel across 7 countries. Lead the successful merger and acquisition of two companies within Eastern Africa in order to expand the KK Group portfolio into new market territories. Upon the successful conclusion of the initial acquisition, I then aligned the two companies to the KK Security brand, ethos and culture that has over 20 years of heritage in East Africa, which was completed seamlessly. The role also included the integration of the new Malawian business into the company culture of a 23,000 strong workforce. Completed a market and positioning analysis to design and deliver a solid platform for future growth.Delivered new contracts from international embassies, financial institutions and global commercial organisations. Show less
  • G4S
    Managing Director
    G4S 2011 - 2013
    Malawi, Eastern Africa
    Headhunted from Loomis in the UK to G4S in Malawi, Africa. G4S is the leading global integrated security company, specialising in the provision of security products, services and solutions, with a $10 Billion revenue, listed on the FTSE 100.Tasked to manage and develop the largest private sector employer in Malawi, Eastern Africa, with over 12,500 staff, across 12 business divisions. These divisions included: Manned Security; Event Security; Close Protection; Risk… Show more Headhunted from Loomis in the UK to G4S in Malawi, Africa. G4S is the leading global integrated security company, specialising in the provision of security products, services and solutions, with a $10 Billion revenue, listed on the FTSE 100.Tasked to manage and develop the largest private sector employer in Malawi, Eastern Africa, with over 12,500 staff, across 12 business divisions. These divisions included: Manned Security; Event Security; Close Protection; Risk Management; Cash in Transit; Cash Processing; Secure Logistics; Fleet Management; Records Management; Secure Escort Services; Emergency Response and Technical Security.Increased PBITA by 23% within 12 months.Reduced OPEX by 9%.Maintained growth within the organisation, even after a 100% local currency devaluation. Show less
  • Loomis
    Marketing Director
    Loomis 2008 - 2011
    Headhunted from Pitney Bowes to a $1.5 Billion global NasdaqOMX Nordic, Stock Exchange listed company in process of an IPO, with 18,000 employees and over 300 branches. Tasked to provide a corporate strategy to re-engineer and manage the flow of cash in society. Innovating and re-engineering the cash cycle process involved the development and delivery of the SafePoint I-deposit range, and go-to-market strategies. Working in conjunction with the Risk Division in the… Show more Headhunted from Pitney Bowes to a $1.5 Billion global NasdaqOMX Nordic, Stock Exchange listed company in process of an IPO, with 18,000 employees and over 300 branches. Tasked to provide a corporate strategy to re-engineer and manage the flow of cash in society. Innovating and re-engineering the cash cycle process involved the development and delivery of the SafePoint I-deposit range, and go-to-market strategies. Working in conjunction with the Risk Division in the marketing of new anti-theft technologies and liaising with the top FTSE 100 financial institutions and premium high street retailers to design and deliver solutions that ensured top tier security in their businesses. Show less
  • Pitney Bowes Management Services
    Commercial Operations Manager
    Pitney Bowes Management Services 2006 - 2008
    Bottom Line Net Margin Growth, Revenue Management, Financial Budget Management for all Commercial Sales and alignment to Annual Forecast & UK and ROI Budgets.

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