Certifications

CAIAChartered Alternative Investment Analyst
CFAChartered Financial Analyst

Sector Experience

Industrials
Real Estate
Social & Public Sector
Transportation & Logistics
Travel & Hospitality

Languages

English
Afrikaans
Arabic
Hindi
Big 3 Consulting (MBB)
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

McKinsey & Company Management Consulting
Engagement manager
1/2016 - Present
Managed a team of on the ground consultants, and support staff toward delivering the solution for a client. Specialty in large-scale economic transformation programs, due diligences, and restructuring.
Core member of McKinsey Middle East Private Equity & Public Sector (Economic development) practices

McKinsey & Company Management Consulting
Associate
7/2012 - 12/2015
Part of consulting teams of 3-4 consultants on the ground at the client. Projects include 20+ due diligences; 15+ corporate strategies and turnarounds

Fire starter Capital Finance
Portfolio Manager
1/2011 - 6/2012
Co-Founded 3 startups in addition to assisting the development of various others within the incubator
1)VendHero - Healthfood vending machines stationed outside 24 hours gyms and dance clubs. Sold in 2009 to respective gym owners
2)Applianceonthego.co.za- Online website for appliance shopping, with a driving factor being location based price recommendation to the cheapest store (Offline 2010)
3)Firestarter entertainment- DJing and equipment rental business (Sold in 2010)

Standard Bank Finance
Investment Banking Analyst
1/2009 - 12/2010
As part of its primary capital markets division, I provide research support as well as to assisting with deal structuring, pricing, and client development. The responsibilities consisted of market and company research; building financial models; scenario analysis and construction of pitch decks