An experienced post-graduate with a broad scope of Senior and General Management experience within the Payments and Financial Services Sector together with a successful track record in the disciplines of business management, financial management, sales, sales management, strategy / strategy implementation and business recovery. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. My main strengths include adaptability, dependability, good organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. I am able to work well both on my own initiative and as part of a team.My card and acquiring experience over the past 20 years covered key players in the SA market including First Data, Nedbank, Standard Bank and Standard Bank Africa incorporating positions as; Head Corporate Acquiring, Head Acquiring Services, Head Acquiring Sub Saharan Africa, Head Card Operations, Head Acquiring Operations, General Manager and Country Director.My skill sets within the Card Operations, Merchant Sales / Services / Operations environment incorporates operations, sales, client interface and corporate / commercial / individual client relationship management. My experience includes a deep, broad end to end understanding of Card IT Platforms, PSP integrated solution platforms, Card Association platforms and BankServ card platform enhanced by my direct involvement in three system conversions (Standard Bank, Nedbank and Standard Bank Africa) and one platform “cold start” from concept to live (First Data). This, in addition to my vast and broad experience in the business Card Operations and Acquiring Sales environment offer perspective employers an experienced, seasoned and well-rounded prospect who can make a positive and meaningful impact with immediate effect. Incorporated within my various roles I have a high degree of experience and skill in critical areas such as account / client management, staff management, vendor management, budget formulation, cost management, revenue management / generation, process management and re-engineering.I have been very successful in achieving efficiency improvements, cost cutting, new and enhanced revenue streams with a consistent track record of surpassing KPI’s.I have an established track record in both Card Operations and Acquiring Sales and continue to be comfortable in operating in either or between both as required.
Listed skills include Credit Cards, Acquiring, Banking, Portfolio Management, and 39 others.
