Steven Alberts Email & Phone Number

Pretoria, Gp, Za

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Pretoria Area, South Africa

Unlocking value and maximizing returns in invested companies

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Trading of Financial Options, Futures and CFD's

Durban Area, South Africa

Business StrategyBusiness DevelopmentOperational Execution & Efficiency

Potchefstroorn

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic and financial management support of investments in businesses:• Strategy development• Business plan development• Administrative discipline development• Systems development• Legal support• HR systems developmentNew Projects:• Due Diligence investigations• Project viability evaluationHIGHLIGHTS AT PROFERTIn the limited time I have been involved with Profert I have operated as an extension of the Executive Chairman with full access to the Group and all operations. Monthly the various businesses reported to the Chairman and myself. I have been involved in various strategic deal negotiation and structuring, including that of Vrystaat Mielies, Costas Candles, Cradock Seed, Arasco (Suadi Arabia) and others. I have been involved in restructuring and turnaround efforts at Feedpro as well as setting administrative discipline throughout the group concerning operational efficiencies, cash flow management and reporting structures. I have also been project leader/coordinator of the new project "Back to Basics" that deals with the evolution of the business from small environment to large business. I developed a vision, mission and core values for the group and presented it to the group at the annual group conference of about 300 people. This consisted of developing a value chain approach including supplying various inputs to farmer producers, own Commercial farming operations, Bulk Commodity Trading, Value adding manufacturing, and adding the latest dimension of FMCG trading. I have led several key projects in the pipeline up until I left such as the development of a grain Terminal in Durban harbour Afgri, Toepfer and Arasco.

Various

Senwes Ltd - Agriculture; Credit extention; Food Production; Commodity trading; Vehicle DealershipsSenwesko/Nutri Feeds (Pty) Ltd - Animal Feed ProductionCoutry Bird (Pty) Ltd - Chicken Broiler Production / AbattoirHartswater Wine Cellar (Pty) Ltd - Wine ProductionUnivision Insurance (Pty) Ltd - Insurance Brokerage (Short term, Life, Crop Insurance)Heinz Frozen Foods (Pty) Ltd - Frozen Chips manufacturingProfert Holdings (Pty) Ltd - Investment/Holding CompanyProfert Fertiliser (Pty) Ltd - Fertiliser Blending & MarketingVrystaat Mielies (Pty) Ltd - Crop finance, insurance and Commodity tradingRSA Agri Holdings (Pty) Ltd - Stakeholder of various farming companiesLionels Veterinary Supplies (Pty) Ltd - Import of and Veterinary supplies to farmersMr Fertliser (Pty) Ltd - Liquid Fertiliser blending & supplyCradock Seed (Pty) Ltd - Farming Inputs supplyCostas Candles (Pty) Ltd - Candles manufacturing & supply to FMCG MarketOrestiwave (Pty) Ltd - Companion & other brands dry dog food manufacturingWoodys Bacon (Pty) Ltd - Bacon processing & marketingFeedpro (Pty) Ltd - Animal Feed Manufacturing

Klerksdorp

REPORT TO: CEO & BoardKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic financial direction and management thereofFinancial and related functions • Budgeting and planning• Reporting (Statutory & Management)• Treasury & Cash Flow• Taxation• Information Systems• Internal Control • Corporate Governance• Risk Management • Evaluation of new business opportunities CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SENWES:Serving on various Boards throughout group (Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with other companies) with exposure to the following sectors:Agriculture; Commodity Trading; Finance and lending/credit extention; Food production & processing; Broiler Industry; Motor vehicle dealerships; Manufacturing; Insurance Industry.Various high profile deals participated/completed (during restructuring of Senwes Portfolio e.g. Country Bird, Senwesko Feeds, Continental Oil, Profert Fertiliser)Implementation of proper balance sheet management and cash flow management throughout group Responsible for new system (SAP) implementation (2000)Part of team that turned Senwes around from a significant loss making company (2001 – 2003) to a leader in the sector Various efficiency drives throughout group initiated and completed Implementation of risk management practices and certain corporate governance issues in line with KingSignificant value creation for shareholders (share price rose from 80c to R7,50 in six years as well as material value unlocking through special dividends)Key business model adjustments to effect growth in core business – particularly credit extension model.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Certification, Strategic Dealmaking

Executive Development Program, Mba Related

Executive Development Program, Mba Related

Hons B.Compt Cta, Accounting & Auditing

B Accounting, Accounting And Finance