Des Mahony In 60 Seconds

I’m a Finance leader with legal background with 30 years pan-African experience, passionate in growing businesses, navigate challenging markets and regulations. Having setup a number of financial services companies across the continent, I have had the opportunity to be part of developing new markets and making a difference.  I love challenges and am an entrepreneurial problem solver.  With experience across sectors both domestically and internationally.  I love supporting teams, develop and deliver.

Specialist Skills

Legal

Qualified arbitrator.

Compliance

Corporate Finance

Financial Services

Track Record Highlights

  • International board and committee experience to ensure appropriate governance.
  • Got the licence to establish ground-breaking businesses like South Africa’s first new licenced stock exchange, new funds in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Commercial negotiating, structuring, alternate dispute resolution, regulatory, licence and other compliance and tax matters which allow me to draw on my financial and legal skills give me my kicks.
  • Sourcing and management of private equity investments and strategic acquisitions and mentorship of teams.
  • Establishing and maintaining corporate rhythms to allow owners to elevate themselves to work on a business rather than in it.

Sector Experience

  • Banking Financial Services: Asset management, private equity, corporate finance and capital markets
  • Hospitality Tourism
  • Not for Profit

What's next?

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