Profile
Entrepreneurial Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with over two decades of experience building and scaling
high-growth businesses. Founded Makosi in 2002 and grew it into a leading global professional services
firm over 21+ years as CEO before transitioning to Executive Chair and Chief Product Officer. Former
Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Combines deep financial expertise with a hands-on approach to
product development, AI-driven operations, and venture creation.
Experience
- Transitioned from CEO to Executive Chair and CPO, focusing on product strategy and long-term vision.
- Driving AI-powered innovation across Makosi's service delivery and operational infrastructure.
- Overseeing technology and product roadmap for the next phase of company growth.
- Founded and scaled Makosi from inception into a global professional services firm over more than two decades.
- Led all aspects of the business including strategy, operations, client relationships, and people leadership.
- Built and managed high-performing distributed teams across multiple geographies.
- Developed and launched new service lines and entered international markets.
- Managed client engagements across audit, advisory, and assurance service lines.
- Developed expertise in financial reporting, risk management, and compliance.
Education
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
CA(SA) — Chartered Accountant
2000
University of the Witwatersrand
BAcc — Accountancy
2000 – 2001
Skills & Expertise
Company Building
Strategic Leadership
AI & Automation
Product Development
Financial Management
Chartered Accounting
Professional Services
Global Operations
Venture Creation
Executive Leadership