A Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with experience of achievement across the value chain of financial services companies (Life and Non-Life Insurance). Leading teams in the back office (Finance, Compliance, Policy Administration, Underwriting, etc.) to teams in front office roles (Key Account Managers, General Managers). I have found success through passion, dedication and putting in the hard yards for my company and teams.
I am passionate about the creation of real and sustainable growth, be it for my team, customers and business partners.
Registered Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
Passed Insurance & Financial Services Regulatory Exams (South Africa)
Financial Reporting
Operational Management
Communications & Report Writing
Microsoft Office (Excel Advanced)
Business Development
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership
Creating and Sustaining Business Partnerships
Head: Affinities Channel
Bidvest Insurance
06/2019 - Current
- Correct issues relating to the existing anchor customer (Penetration on vehicle sales, product mix, team remuneration, reporting, etc.)
- Formulate a strategy for growth into new partnerships marketing products.
- Oversight over full P&L off the insurance business for the insurance company where the products are distributed through intermediated or partnership channels.
Head: Motor & Telco Partnerships
Hollard Insurance
05/2018 to 06/2019
- Member of newly formed Divisional Executive team.
- Creating new partnership opportunities with Telecommunication companies (Samsung SA and Econet Wireless partnership concluded).
- Managing large Motor Value Added Products Business written through large Vehicle Finance Providers and OEM's.
- Navigating the business through a wide range of regulatory changes (Retail Distribution Review project).
General Manager: Affinities
Hollard Insurance
07/2016 - 04/2018
- Delivering key strategic initiatives across a R 1 Billion turnover portfolio. Partners include
- Vehicle Finance Providers
- Motor OEM's
- Large Motor Dealer Groups
- Nice Underwriting Managers ( Pet Insurance & Taxi Insurance)
Father of 3, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Although limited with the family, I enjoy travelling.
Golf
Running
Touch Rugby
