Partnering the executive leadership team to deliver the group’s strategic plan across the Retail (Petbarn) and Vet businesses. Leadership and operational management of the full finance function for the group, including Commercial Finance, FP&A, Controllership and Treasury. This includes all aspects of financial operations; statutory, management and board reporting; group strategic and annual planning activities; forecasting; capital allocation, network expansion, business partnering and commercial support.-------------------Greencross, acquired by TPG Private Equity in 2019, is the market leading specialty pet retailer (Petbarn) and veterinary services business, with almost 500 retail, vet clinics and animal hospitals across Australia and New Zealand.

Strategic partner to the CEO and Board. Led the finance function and partnered with the executive team to deliver on the strategy to become the #1 global baby and toddler sleep brand.Successfully guided the brands direct-to-consumer market entry into the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the US in under 18 months, dealing with all market specific commercial & financial aspects such as legal entity setup, country specific taxes, international banking and offshore payroll.Responsible for the full financial and legal functions which comprised a combination of in-house and outsourced services across 4 markets (Australia, United Kingdom, EU and China). Motivated and mentored the finance team through a period of significant change.--------------------A Quadrant Private Equity portfolio company, Love to Dream was founded in 2009 and is an award winning, innovation-driven Australian success story. Currently sold in over 40 countries, Love To Dream products are designed to help babies achieve better, longer and safer sleep, from day one. Love to Dream runs a direct to consumer model in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, across Europe and in China.

Relocated my family from Cape Town, South Africa to Sydney, Australia

Board Director. Led all strategic planning, finance, accounting, legal, risk and facilities operations.--------------------HomeChoice International, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), is the largest home-shopping credit retailer in Southern Africa selling homeware and financial services to the middle-income mass market.FinChoice (now Weaver Fintech) is a digital financial services provider, offering a range of innovative personal financial services products, primarily through digital platforms.

Board Director. Responsible for leading all finance, accounting and technology operations for the Cape Union Mart Group. Partnered the CEO and executive leadership team to deliver the strategic plan. Management of commercial relationships with partners such as 3rd party credit providers, banks, loyalty programs and technology vendors. Overall responsibility for development of the technology strategy and IT roadmap. Executive Board member. Member of the Property Committee.Guided the business to achieve sustainable, profitable growth ahead of competitors in a difficult economic environment. Since joining, the business grew from 145 stores with a single manufacturing business and three chains to 303 stores across 3 countries, comprising 5 chains and 2 manufacturing businesses, while group turnover and profit more than doubled.Led the transformation of capability and capacity of the Finance and IT teams, which enabled and supported business strategy through improved process, team structure, project & operations management.Successfully drove digital transformation and IT system improvement initiatives in numerous business areas from merchandising, supply chain, store operations and finance. Served on the Group Board as well as on subsidiary and JV Boards. -------------------The Cape Union Mart Group is one of the largest privately owned retailers in South Africa. It comprises five major omni-channel retail chains, trading across the Outdoor, Footwear, Fashion, Homeware and Kids-wear categories. The group has three clothing factories and operates more than 300 stores across three countries employing over 3,000 people.

Builders Warehouse is a part of the Massmart Group, the second largest distributor of consumer goods in Africa and the largest retailer of general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment. Massmart is owned by Walmart.

Served on the inaugural Board for Ronald McDonald House Charities, launching the charity in South Africa.

Also served as the Principal Officer for the McDonald's retirement funds which managed retirementbenefits for over 7,000 employees from July 2010 – June 2012.

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