Rudi is a seasoned corporate finance advisory executive with over 16 years of experience in corporate finance, restructuring, and turnaround services. He possesses strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a calm demeanour under pressure, driving his passion for business rescue and M&A, including both distressed and growth scenarios.
Rudi is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adept in project management, negotiation, and critical thinking, enabling him to align tactical operations with long-term strategic objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management from the University of Stellenbosch, an Advanced Diploma in Corporate Law from the University of Johannesburg, and an Advanced Credit Evaluation Certificate from the Johannesburg School of Finance. Rudi is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Notable transactions Rudi has advised on include:
- Business rescue of a South African meat trader and associated logistics firm.
- Turnaround of a global chemical manufacturing company in Germany.
- Restructuring governance for a privately held hospital.
- Business rescue of Group Five, creating over 3,800 redeployment opportunities.
- Voluntary restructurings of Aveng and Stefanutti Stocks.
- Design and implementation of Sasol Khanyisa, including restructuring Sasol Inzalo.
- Disposal of the South African operations of a global dairy company.
- Restructuring and disposal of IDC’s interest in Scaw Metals Group.
- Sale of Eqstra’s Industrial Equipment and Fleet Management divisions.
- Restructuring of Ellies Holdings and valuation of its interest in Megatron.
- Sale of Rio Tinto’s shareholding in Zululand Anthracite Collery.
- Sale of Anglo Platinum’s interest in the Bokoni mine.
- Senior debt funding for the development of the Comandante Gika hotel in Angola.