Sector Experience

Media & Entertainment
Business Services
Technology
Consumer Goods

Languages

Afrikaans
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Jobs Completed

61
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Total Hours Logged

35
years

Years of Experience


Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

 
Whalerock Digital Corporate Strategy & Development
COO/CFO
01/2014 - Present
Challenged by CEO Lloyd Braun to transition to new business model and deploy new market strategies. Directing ten executives in developing business plans, market entry and high-tech solutions in mobile/digital industry sectors. Raised over $70 million in debt and equity.

BermanBraun Start-Up
COO/CFO
09/2007 - 12/2013
Tasked with setting up complete corporate infrastructure from ground up, achieving profitability from first year. In charge of managing all aspects of new business development, ad sales, finance, HR, Legal, and Business Affairs and business operations, growing company to 180 employees. Launched unique digital brands, TV shows and other media offerings for partnerships with global market leaders.

Yahoo Corporate Strategy & Development
CFO
01/2006 - 08/2007
Brought on by EVP Jeff Weiner to strategically position the Media group and orient team toward new objectives. Focused on top priorities, including strategic planning, M&A, deal review, financial management, executive reporting and annual forecasting, managing 20 direct reports, for this $2.5B unit with 2,200 employees.

Dreamworks Operations
CFO
10/2001 - 12/2005
Hired to build and improve financial/business infrastructure, while enhancing engagement and performance with Universal Pictures distributors. As Business Partner to President, directed team of four in all levels of new business development, financial operations and strategic planning for this $1B multinational division.

20th Century Fox Operations
SVP, Finance
10/1998 - 09/2001
Initially challenged with navigating critical transition from VHS to DVD technology, triggering massive growth. Business partner to the President. In charge of managing all strategic planning, budgeting, AP, credit, accounting, financial reporting and business plans with four direct reports and over 50 employees. Deployed management-by-objective (MBO) to drive change and growth.

EMI Music Accounting
VP, Finance
11/1992 - 09/1998
Finance and Internal Audit

Ernst & Young (EY) Management Consulting
Sr Manager
09/1989 - 10/1992
M&A reviews and integration, due diligence, regulatory compliance, stock exchange listings