Support the implementation of the global growth strategy with an emphasis on, systems, automation, and efficient operations.Successfully lead the restructuring of the organisation to reset our cost base in line with market conditions.Drive the integration and optimisation of the manufacturing processes.Lead the finance and costing team in ensuring the integrity of costing and company reporting.Manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves investor targets relative to growth and profitability.Lead the research and development team in the identification, pursuit and implementation of key product, plant, equipment, and process initiatives.Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring that Mentis delivers world-class customer service while building our brand.Lead the global roll-out and integration of our ERP systems.Be the custodian of a company culture of high-performing teams, excellence, and continuous improvement.Actively support, promote, and implement all aspects of the company’s health and safety programme.Start, lead, and manage an international steel trading company, Mentis International, being run out of Dubai, supplying products to Africa, Central America & Canada

Serve as the leader of the organization that successfully manage a property portfolio of 110,000 sqm of industrial warehouses and office blocks, ensuring optimal occupancy rates and maximizing profits for stakeholders.Implement effective property management and asset control strategies to ensure investment growth and maximum income for each property.Develop and manage budgets, financial reporting, and governance protocols to ensure optimal operational efficiency.Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in a 15% reduction in property maintenance expenses across the entire portfolio.Draft and manage leasing contracts and oversee procurement of services and goods.Lead CAPEX projects effectively to ensure timely and successful completion.Drive profitable sales of key property investments through strategic planning and execution.

Managing and controlling all commercial related aspects of the supply, as well as the demand side of a medium sized, successful project engineering firm.Develop and implement business and marketing strategies for mining and smelter sectors.Establish and foster strong relationships with key clients and their accounts.Negotiate contracts and prioritize exceptional customer service to ensure long-term partnerships.Spearhead the royalty contracting of patented technologies to key clients.Draft commercial and capital contracts for EPC & EPCM projects worth up to R1bn.Negotiate business strategy and investment deals.Manage projects from inception to completion, including reporting and project tender submissions.Conduct technical and financial audits of suppliers and contractors.Provide leadership and mentorship to young engineers.

[Columbus Stainless is a 76% Spanish owned manufacturer of stainless steel flat products. Based in South Africa, it sells products worldwide. See www.columbusstainless.co.za]Driving the commercial success – sales, growth, market share – of Columbus products in the Middle East, Italy, Asia and Australasia, developing opportunities, managing key accounts, negotiating deals and controlling all sales related administration, supply logistics, quality claims and compliance.• Grew sales in the Middle East region by 9% and in Italy by 6% during a period in which export sales declined by 25% (10.2009 to 07.2011)• Grew sales in the Asian and Australasian region by 25% in a 7 month period (08.2011 to 02.2012)• Increased sales by 38% in Q1 of 2013 compared to Q1 of 2012.• Developed new key customers in India to grow the sales to 15% of the total Asia region.• Increased sales by 47% in Q1 of 2014 compared to Q3 of 2013.• Maintained steady growth in the face of an oversupply of Chinese products into all markets – through solid relationship building and commitment• Managed 15% (USD210m) of company sales turnover (USD1.4b) in the Middle East and Italy region and 24% (USD336m) in the Asia and Australasia region. Other Areas of Responsibility – Order Tracking; Compliance; Production Planning, Quality Management; People Management; Payments; Financial Risk Profiling; Reporting; etc.Appointed as Acting General Manager (GM) Commercial serving on the EXCO in the absence of the GM Commercial, with oversight of RSA, Europe, Middle East, Americas and Far East.

Directing procurement strategy, policy, processes and operations in the areas of Contracts, Supplier Management and Commodities – >USD14m per month spend - driving costs down in a tough market, negotiating favourable prices, optimising processes, managing supplier performance.• Drafted, negotiated and successfully managed high value strategic contracts. Overall managed in excess of 400 contracts and price list agreements.• Spearheaded a major drive to reduce cost pressure - securing lower prices with suppliers with no compromise in quality or service.Other Areas of Responsibility – Capital Project Procurement (items >USD150m); Strategic Sourcing; IT system procurement and implementation; Supplier Development (BEE & SMME suppliers); HR and Team Management (12 staff); Started out in a Business Analyst role, 2003/4

• Proactive analyses and management of business processes and business systems aligned with the organisation’s business strategy.• Manage IT supplier relationships to provide quality deliverables.• Provide functional specifications for system solutions and projects.• Create Project Management Framework for the replacement of all non-core business systems.

[Deloitte is a leading global management consulting firm. See www.deloitte.com]Participating in and providing technical, management, IT and strategic support on assignments with some of South Africa's largest and most internationally successful manufacturers such as SASOL, SABMiller (then SAB) and Transnet.Projects included the following:• SASOL – conducting a SAP EBP (Enterprise Buyer Professional) feasibility study and a proof of concept implementation to 15 users and 6 vendors• SAB – making an IT (hardware & software) assessment and recommendation for IT and network architecture.• SASOL – developing and presenting a strategic contract services management roadmap with corresponding visioning and planning• Transnet Group – rolling out Ariba Buyer 7.0 e-procurement package at the HQ – successfully going 'live' 3 days ahead of scheduleOther Areas of Responsibility – professionally compile presentations, present project solutions, gain shareholder buy-in and manage client expectations

- Maintaining and managing IT networks across offices in the UK- Managing contracts with external service providers- Recommending technical solutions and improvements- Leading projects to relocate or decommission at branch level.