Nicola White Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

Operating on a global scale, EBS Advisory is a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisor and impact modelling consultancy to business, investors, and financial institutions

South Africa

I have introduced international investors to a government-led pilot project to stimulate agricultural development in Mozambique including strong CSI and skills transfer initiatives. The project aims to stimulate the development of both cash and high-value crops and assist in the development of bespoke legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The reputation of Blue Label that has built an exceptional business through virtual distribution of prepaid products and services has taken a knock since the acquisition of 45% of Cell C. As Head of Investor and Media Relations my roll is to assist in the improvement of the communication of strategic, financial and operational information, ensure accessibility, improve disclosure & governance processes and contribute to strategic planning and shareholder value creation strategies.

Financial management – oversee the sound financial management ofthe company, and the achievement of company targets for turnover and profitHuman resources management – oversee the work and manage the performance of all staff, ensure that sound human resources management and development systems are put in placeStakeholder management – manage stakeholder relations and conduct high level liaison with clients and stakeholders on projectsCommunications – manage the public image, and ensure that communications activities and website promote the best image of LinkdCorporate governance and reporting – manage preparations for the Board and audit committee meetings, ensure proper systems of reporting and accountabilityContracts and research management – ensure overall quality of company outputs, research, project management and administrationPipeline management – manage the process of tendering and procuring new consulting and research contracts for LinkdGeneral administration – establish proper administrative and operational systems, ensure that they are implemented correctly by all staffAchievements:National Transport StrategyNational Advocacy StrategyNational Waste Management Strategy

Midrand

Manage all CEO’s internal initiativesIncrease communication, interaction, co-operation and teamwork between CEO and staff complementAnalyse CEO initiatives’ impact and formulate improvement plansDevelop communication strategy internally and externally to support business strategy, focus areas, values and company cultureBuild communications channels including social media and onlineCoordinate Executive Committee meetings – agendas, minutes, information preparation and distributionIncrease engagement between business unitsFirst point of contact for mediaDevelop Q&As for executive management media interactionFacilitate communication of business strategy internally and externally Overall management of website, intranet and social media strategyAchievements:Improvement of internal and external comms structuresManaging information flow through business rescue to executive to externalPrevented national strike

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Complete 1 year restraint period after leaving Telkom.Sabbatical year, including travel to Indonesia, Europe, South America and sub-Saharan Africa.Ad hoc consultant to Chillibush Communications, Michael Barrow Carpentry, The Luminet Group, The Plan Place and Furnish Me New including business planning, marketing strategies, competitor analysis, financial reviews, balance sheet optimisation, document and presentation drafting.Development of South West Wildlife Investments funding proposals.Completing acquisition of internet travel booking business including due diligence, local and global market research.Achievements:Broadening experience and seeing the World

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Manage investor relations with integrity and professionalism.Advise management and board on shareholder and investor issues.Advise management on shareholder value strategies.Critically review group and departmental business plans.Review and deliver high quality external reporting, including financial results, presentations and Annual Report.Draft announcements for the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (Sens).Research and draft replies to all financial market queries.Review and report on all industry and company analysis, reports, valuations and trends.Question and challenge traditional business thinking using external sources.Position business units’ messaging and contribute to positive news flow.Shareholder targeting.Local and Global investor roadshows and conferences.Manage relationship with JSE and NYSE.Achievements:Manage market communication re corporate finance transactions - MTN and Korea TelecomUnbundle VodacomDelist Telkom from NYSE

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Financial analysis of state-owned enterprises.Set up an investment analysis team to conduct financial analysis and modelling.Promote optimal allocation and utilisation of financial resources through the development of capital structure and financial distribution guidelines appropriate to each State Owned Enterprise.Identification of appropriate comparative companies and analysis of areas for improvement relative to comparatives.Launch financial monitoring product through the office of the Accountant-General.Give recommendation on the financial impact of restructuring initiatives.Develop key National Treasury policies on cost of equity for state-owned enterprises particularly relevant to the revenue requirements of regulated entities, e.g. Eskom.Achievements: see above

Ba Llb, Economics & Law

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head Girl