Derek Vaz

A Chartered Accountant with a strategic, operational and specialist integration & divestment skill set. Extensive international commercial experience as CFO for both private equity backed and privately owned mid-tier organisations as well as senior finance roles within the Financial Services Sector. These in-house leadership roles complemented by advisory roles at KPMG. His experience in industry and the professional services has not only provided him with deep operational knowledge, but also the ability to effectively drive change as M&A, organic growth or transformational strategies are implemented. At the same time, the variety of organisations he has worked with, ensures he brings a wide range of insights into the potential issues and challenges likely in complex global environments and how best these can be mitigated. Areas of expertise o Global leadership and Board Level Executive Management o Strategic Business Planning o Private Equity Refinancing / Sale Readiness o Integration and Divestments o M&A Activity and International expansion o Banking, debt and asset management o Profitability improvements o Financial and Professional Services expertise