Byron Riddle

A competent, well-qualified and accomplished financial management executive with additional experience and deep interest in the corporate social investment arena; Byron Riddle presents demonstrated proficiency in key areas of corporate finance as well as project management. In his current position as Senior Executive: Nation Building - Transformation and Growth, with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, Byron effectively oversees a number of the Transformation and Growth initiatives for the organisation. Astute business management skill, in addition to financial experience and relevant qualification enables capacity to carry out the multiple demands of the position: the strategic transformation and nation building objectives, and to conduct the comprehensive management of development projects. Furthermore, key to success in such a position is an authentic desire for involvement in social development programmes and nation building. In contribution, thus far, Byron effects individual career transformation, at ground level, which ultimately contributes to an improved socio economic climate. In a prior tenure with the leading Auditing, Consulting and Financial Advisory firm, Deloitte South Africa, Byron set his foundations in financial management, and earned rapid promotion through the ranks, from Trainee Accountant, to Audit Senior and Manager: Corporate Finance, and finally to Senior Manager: Capital Markets. Byron drives high levels of staff and stakeholder engagement and service delivery, makes strong business decisions, and is confident in the application of strategic planning. Byron performs as a pro-active, approachable and effective leader who thrives in high-pressure environments. With proven capability to effect financial and operational business change in support of company strategic direction.