Rajesh Mahabeer is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa). In addition to his CA (SA) qualification, Rajesh holds several other professional qualifications including the FCMA, CGMA, ACA, FCCA, FIIASA, CIA, FIIASA, M Inst D, SAIPA designations. He also holds several academic qualifications including the MCom degree in Leadership Studies and the MBA degree. Rajesh is currently reading for his PhD degree at Wits.

Rajesh has 38 years’ work experience in large, complex organisations, in both the private and public sectors. Amongst other organisations, Rajesh has worked for AECI, Tetra Pak International, OTH Beier & Co, Hendler & Hart, Deloitte, Walter Sisulu University, Auditor General South Africa and South African National Parks. He has occupied the roles of CEO, COO and CFO. He has extensive transnational experience and has handled complex transactions, including developing footprints into Africa. Rajesh has served on several boards and audit committees. He currently serves on the Committee for Auditor Ethics at the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors.

Rajesh is an expert in the application of Systems Thinking and Systems Dynamics and these methodologies are used to assist our clients solve their complex business challenges. These challenges are converted into disruptive opportunities for our clients. Understanding our clients’ needs with precision positions us to deliver the required outcomes in the shortest timelines successfully. Given his vast business and commercial experience, Rajesh is able to expertly understand our clients’ needs using a multidisciplinary approach.

Rajesh has led major negotiations on various matters for clients and has delivered successful results. He is regarded as a first class negotiator and deal-maker. He has expert knowledge in change management and has led complex projects worth billions of rand.

• Zimbabwe Asset Management Company (ZAMCO): Distressed Debt Valuations (2015/2016)
• A partnership between an Investment group and a mobile network company (Confidential ): Capital Raising November 2014 (R1bn)
• Medifam: Capital Raising November 2015 (R50m)
• National Empowerment Fund (NEF): R4bn Prefeasibility Study and Market Entry Strategy (March – Aug 2012)
• Anglo American: Project controls and reporting process requirements
• Mimosa Platinum Mine (Aquarius and Impala Platinum): 2,500 unit housing development - financial modelling and options analysis
• Sable Chemicals: R500m Bankable Feasibility Study and Partnership model (Sept 2011-March 2012)