Daniel Pieter Bezuidenhout

Obsidian Consult Ltd provide expertise and solutions to companies in sectors that employees need help with. These sectors of expertise include
alternative project finance, investment, turn key project management, service/facilities and lease management, Energy and Green Solutions, waste
control management, procurement, process re-engineering but can vary widely, depending on the type of company and their requirements.

Clientele includes Governments, major corporations and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV'S); assisting them in structures, solutions, improve marketing plans, setting goals and reorganize operations.

Projects involvement in Europe, Africa and Asia over the past 24 months: USD 12, 3 Billion - 14 projects

My daily duties and responsibilities include the following:

 Communication on behalf of the Company with Shareholders, Government entities, Financial Institutions and Public
 Leading the development of Company’s short- and long-term strategies to increase shareholder’s value
 Creating and implementing the company’s vision/mission, principles, policies and procedures
 Accept responsibilities for final decision making
 Evaluating the work of other executive leaders within the organization
 Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, expansion opportunities, Industry development etc.
 Ensuring company maintains high social responsibility
 Assessing risks and ensure they are monitored and minimized
 Setting strategic goals and making sure they are measurable and describable
 Leading IPO, mergers and acquisitions processes and negotiations

A name that brought under its umbrella quality services in key sectors; Shadily Group Limited is the proud company of numerous leading businesses
in Tanzania and Oman. The conglomerate includes verticals like Real Estate Development/Facilities and Services Management, Energy, International-
l commodity trading/distribution and exports, Financial Trading/Services and Asset Management, Mining/exploration, Minerals and Metals Exchange Banking as well as various other prominent sectors.

Overall Achievement and measurables

Though my initiation, dedicated team work and the successful implementation of Oracle throughout the Group; processes speed up which increased accuracy of results; costs were reduced while revenue and profits increased. KPI’s have constantly exceeded targets and expectations

Duties

 Management of the business, in line with the strategy and long-term objectives approved by the Board.
 Chairing the Management Board
 Chairing the advisory board during the absence of the Chairman
 Rereports directly to and is accountable to the board of directors for the performance of the company
 Direct the company in keeping with the vision outlined for the company by the Board of Directors
 Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the Board
 Oversee and deliver the group’s performance
 Tasked to make good and clear decisions.
 Determine and communicate the organization’s strategic direction.
 Advocates / promotes organization and stakeholder change related to organization mission
 Community and Public Relations
 Advocates / promotes organization and stakeholder change related to organization mission
 Interfaces between Board and employees
 Interfaces between organization and community
 Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the Board
 Oversee Operations, Marketing and Sales of the organization
 Providing of proper resources; performing the task of balancing capital and people resources
 Building the culture of the Group; culture is the set of shared attributes, goals, behavior and values characterizing the group.
 Partner with high-level officers to grow the company, strengthen it and ensure its sustainability
 Represent the company as required, including attendance of important functions, industry events and public meetings
 Work closely with the CFO to prepare annual budgets, complete risk analysis on potential investments and advise the Board accordingly with
regards to investment risk and return
 Work closely with Human Resources regarding hiring practices, payroll and benefit disbursement
 Oversee quality control throughout the company; establishing goals for each department in partnership with GM and division managers
 Conduct International travelling to negotiate, conclude and execute large supply, sales, agency and financial contracts

Established in 1981, Ghobash Trading and Investment Company (Ghobash Group) is a privately-owned, diversified Group that focuses on growth through value-creation. The Group has interests in high-growth sectors, including investments, information technology, healthcare, retail and hospitality, real estate, industrial, trade and services. With a 30-year track record of success, the Ghobash Group has established itself as one of the region's diverse business groups. Working with partners, who share the same values, the Group seeks out sustainable and profitable investment opportunities in both the private and public sectors, which not only provide optimum stakeholder value but also make sustainable contributions to the
communities in which the Group operates.

Since its foundation as a conglomerate in 1986, Global African Trade Enterprises PLC (GATE PLC) contributed to the extensive real estate renaissance that has taken place within the global markets through its pioneering work, both locally and abroad.

With 17 diversified divisions, GATE PLC offers a broad portfolio of sales, marketing, procurement, logistics and business consultancy services to its clients at national, regional and international level. It recognizes the critical importance of every project
it undertakes and exceeds its client’s expectations through a level of commitment, which sets it apart from the competitors.

Consulting and Turn Key Developments
EPCM Contracts (Engineering, procurement, construction, management)
Commercial, Residential housing estates, Industrial, Golf Estates, Hotels, High Rises,
Shopping Malls
Estate Agencies and Business Brokerage
Rentals, Sales and Property portfolio management
Services/Facilities management and catering services
Procurement, importation and marketing of construction materials, machinery and
equipment
Commodity Trading, food, plastics and metal ores

During the 80’s and 90’s, BANKFA Pty Ltd was officially the largest Pension, insurance and Investment Brokerage in the world, servicing the clients of Santam-, Trust -, Senbank and Bankcorp Trust throughout more than 4000 branches in South Africa.

At the age of 22, I was the youngest person ever to be appointed in this capacity and position during which period I received top honors by being nominated as “Top Financial Advisor” in South Africa.

I developed and managed the sales and marketing functions of financial services and life insurance of six Santambank Branches in the Boland region. Defined and evaluated product marketing collateral, programs, and analyses

Old Mutual plc is an international investment, savings, insurance, and banking group. Established in 1845 in South Africa, it had more than 19 million customers and £394.9 billion assets under management as of 31