A commercially focused Chartered Accountant and finance professional with extensive experience in the commodities, brokerage and financial services sectors, working across diverse geographies and markets. In-house Corporate Development experience with a proven track record of leading M&A transactions. At ease negotiating a wide array of business-critical agreements with multi-national companies in cross-border, emerging markets, and operational transactions.Strong business acumen and a proven ability to a handle complex matters while managing multiple stakeholders in fast passed environments and ensuring business goals and strategic objectives are achieved.Corporate finance, M&A (buy/sell side), divestitures, corporate and commercial transaction structuring, strategic reviews, business valuation, JV partnership structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, risk management, transaction closing and integration, financial modelling and returns analysis, accounting and financial reporting expertise.A collaborative team member and self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively at C-Suite level, coupled with a strong work ethic and relentless drive for success. A decisive leader with a determined, target driven attitude coupled with strong commercial, legal and project management experience.