I have 25 years Board (SMF2 and MRT), financial and management experience having the opportunity to grow Investec Bank in the UK into one of the most prestigious specialist international FTSE listed banks, either through a build or buy strategy. Key experience in sectors such as Private Banking, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Leasing, Trading and Private Equity. As CFO I have deep strategic, finance, M&A, operational, integration and risk experience in highly regulated international environments helping Boards, Audit and Risk Committees to drive ROI, optimise costs, enhance capital and cashflow. I have navigated the complexities of finance and risks in high-growth sectors and steered organizations through challenging financial landscapes. My commitment is to empower small and mid-sized firms, guiding them to success amidst their unique financial and strategic challenges. Having also managed Enterprise Risk/ Ops Risk and Change Management teams, I have applied my extensive operational experience to enhance finance functions so that they are true advisors and business partners to any organisation utilising not just technical finance skills but AI and automation to solve complex issues. At the core of my professional ethos is a deep-seated commitment to the growth and success of firms. I am driven by the challenge of transforming these firms into significant market players, leveraging my financial expertise and strategic insights to guide them on their path to success.