SGM Holdings 

Energy  - Commodities Trading 
Finance - Market Analyses, Trading and Investing 
Media - PR and Marketing

Founder

Brave Web

At Brave Web, we believe that exceptional web design shouldn't come with an astronomical price tag. Harnessing the capabilities of advanced AI technology, we craft captivating websites that resonate with your vision and fit within your financial scope. Say goodbye to compromise and hello to digital excellence – all without breaking the bank.

Co-Founder

Filling Station License

Are you looking to establish or renew your filling station business in South Africa? Look no further! At Filling Station License, we specialize in providing top-notch site, retail, change of ownership and wholesale licensing services that streamline the process and pave the way for your success. We connect you with the Oil Majors as well as the largest Independent Fuel companies.

"FUELING JOURNEYS, POWERING FUTURES" and transitioning the fuel retail industry.

NFT Today Magazine

NFT Today Magazine is an international media publication covering the latest NFT, Crypto & Blockchain news.

Editor in Chief

AMS Trader

AMS Trader - Eco System for novice traders and investors www.amstrader.co.za 🚀📈

Founder (Exit) 

WR Capital 

WR Capital (Pty) Ltd encompasses over 25 years of combined business and trading experience. Born from the desire to escape the rat race of the corporate world, the company raises capital which it trades across various local and international markets, using its advanced technical trading software and investing for growth using its business acumen.

Founder and Trader

Bright Day

Seed funding and Business Mentor to Bright Day (Mobile Grooming), delivering high class, boutique grooming to discerning clientele. 

Facebook @BrightDay

Business Mentor

Makwande Energy Trading 

Business Development Executive

The Elegant Group

Driving operational excellence through executing senior leadership, solid knowledge of the petroleum wholesale industry, business management experience and grounded knowledge of legal and financial principles and theories to achieve corporate objectives.
Managing all operations relating to a group of companies with a national footprint in the energy industry.
Initiating aggressive commercial and retail growth phases through efficiently planning and executing business, supply, sales and marketing strategies and projects.
Executing dynamic entrepreneurial orientation and ability to identify and pursue profit generating business opportunities.
Leading, mentoring, managing and directing a team of motivated staff focussed on achieving corporate objectives.
Managing and directing Employment Equity programme, policies and procedures: Chair of EE Committee.

Group Director

SGI is a 51% black woman owned project management company focusing on BEE strategy and implementation, zoning, environmental impact assessments, business strategy, fuel retail licenses and other related services. 

Involved in first phase funding without equity as well as day to day mentoring.

Serial entrepreneur lucky enough to see trends before they happen and media guy at SGM 🎙️

I see trends before they happen | Building sustainable business in Energy, Finance and Media | Founder SGM Holdings 

Host of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast 🔊📺
https://linktr.ee/SGMPODCAST

Personal Page 
roccostrydom.carrd.co

Rocco Strydom

Solmar Hotels & Resorts

Lead the finance and administration department for the hotel, vacation club, restaurant, golf, construction and distribución center units.

Chief Financial Officer

Mizuho

Designated as proprietary member of the Board of Directors, independent member of the Audit Committee and president of the Comoensation Committee of Mizuho Bank Mexico (MBM).

Board & Audit Committee Member, President of Compensation Committee

Nacional Monte de Piedad

Designated as President of the Audit and Risk Committee of Nacional Monte de Piedad IAP (largest non profit pawn lender in Mexico), supervising financial controlling, internal and external audit, internal control system, strategic and operational risks, compliance, among others

President of Audit & Risk Committee

CREDIX

Designated as Indepedent Board Director of Credix SOFOM, a Mexican non banking financial intermediary specialized in real estate backed loans.

Independent Board Director

OMNIS Finclusion Foundation

Krafir

Designated as independent board director of Grupo Krafir (paper and cardboard manufacturing).

Independent Board Director & Head of Audit Committee

Grupo KC Agente de Seguros

Designated as independent board director & president of audit committee for Grupo KC (insurance agent for Metlife).

Independent Board Director & President of Audit Committee

BizInFinTeec

Founding partner of a strategic, financial and management consulting firm working for various companies in Latin America: Advised KIVA Protocol in the USA, Grupo FIDAF in Guatemala and Grupo Emco in Honduras on their business development plans, LlaveCredit on their credit model in the Mexican real estate market, AgroFibra in their IPO and various clients through GLG Council, AlphaSights & Guidepoint. Founded Omnis Finclusion Foundation.

Founding Partner

Universidad Panamericana

Professor  in various masters degree programs at Universidad Panamericana, teaching the following subjects:

♦ International Finance
♦ Corporate Finance
♦ Strategic Management
♦ Project Management

Professor

Grupo Salinas

Led operations and shared services in 4 countries for the banking, retail, and media units of the Group in Latam, modernizing and digitally transforming products and business units to provide more financial access to the unbanked population. Responsible for finance, administration, technology, digital transformation, product development, marketing, communications and personnel.

Head of Operations and Shared Services (Latam region)

I have spent 20 years in strategic planning, finance, corporate development, risk management, audit & controlling, and leading business operations. 

I am skilled in directing strategic financial management, FP&A, budgets and monitoring the preparation of all financial reporting. 

I am highly adept at maintaining continuous financial audit, risk and control systems to monitor the performance of the company, flow of funds, expenditures, income, cost of sales, financial ratios and numerous budgetary & business performance items.

I possess proven track record in steering corporate strategy, deploying OKRs, expert at strategic management of P&Ls and balance sheets, internal business reviews and communicating performance to BoD, investors and stakeholders.

I utilise keen analysis, insights, and team approach to drive organisational improvements and implementation of best practices.

My Areas of Expertise are: 
★ Strategic Planning & Finance | Corporate Development | FP&A | Cash Flow Management & Optimization | Financing & Investor Relations | Financial Reporting | Risk Management | Controlling | Process Design & Implementation | Business Development | Digital Transformation | Product Development | Agile Methodologies | Team Building and Leadership | HR management 

Feel free to contact me at drs31@caa.columbia.edu

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