Rik is a Partner on the Central team of SeatonHill. Mr. Katz is an innovative and collaborative senior executive experienced in financial leadership and general management. Rik is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing sector. Known as a trusted advisor with high integrity, Rik has expertise in negotiating, business development, operations management, strategic planning, procurement, mergers & acquisitions, banking relations, and international trade. He was also a Guest Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, and his subject matter included Financing Options for Importers, Foreign Exchange Pitfalls, Cash Flow vs. Profit, and The ABCs of Costing. Additionally, Rik was a Weekly Contributor for the Cape Town daily paper, Cape Times Financial Pages, and composed articles on various topics for small and medium-sized businessesExperienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing sector. Skilled in Negotiating, Operations Management, Business Development, Logistics Management, Banking Relations and International TradeA strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Commerce focused in Accounting and Business/Management from University of Cape Town; and a Chartered Accountant certification.