A seasoned company secretary skilled and experienced across key business areas. Passionate about entrepreneurship and governance, I intend to revolutionise the traditional role of the company secretary to one that centers on organisation-wide strategic support - research indicates that 20% of businesses fail within the first 2 years of establishment. In South Africa almost 80% rarely make it beyond 5 years - there is a need for entrepreneurs to be sufficiently supported at the critical stages of their business. 4IR Company Secretary exercises, amongst others, strategic oversight and management over key functions such as finance, governance, risk, compliance, HR, etc allowing business owners to focus on growing their business with peace of mind that these functions are operating as they should and in compliance with laws and legislation.