Andrew completed his BCom (with distinction) in 2003 through the University of the Witwatersrand (“Wits”) with a triple major in Accountancy, Business Finance and Information Systems. In addition, Andrew was the recipient of the Liberty Life Gold Medal award and the Certificate of Merit for Information Systems in 2003.
In 2004, Andrew completed his honours (first class pass/with distinction) in Business Sciences (Corporate Finance and Investment) at Wits. In 2006, Andrew completed his Higher Diploma in Taxation Law through Wits. Whilst studying at Wits, Andrew received the University Council Entrance Scholarship, the University Council Sports Scholarship and a Postgraduate Merit Award/Bursary.
Andrew is an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated corporate financier who has been with QuestCo since January 2005.
DISPOSALS
- Currently advising DRDGOLD Limited on the disposal of East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited. (2009)
- Advised RMB Ventures, Tiso and Idwala Management on the disposal of Idwala Industrial Holdings to a consortium comprising of Ethos Private Equity Fund V and Old Mutual (2008)
- Advised NJR Steel on disposal of steel asset (2008)
- Advised Bayside Capital on the sale of MikroPul (Pty) Limited to Alstom Electrical SA (Pty) Limited. (2007)
- The disposal of Trans Hex Group Limited’s Middle Orange alluvial diamond Operations to Rockwell Diamonds Inc through a competitive process. (2007)
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
- Acquisition by Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Limited of 50% in AFHCO Holdings (Pty) Limited (2006)
VALUATIONS AND BUSINESS MODELLING
- The valuation of Trans Hex Group’s Marine Diamond Mining Operations
LISTINGS
- The reverse listing of Metmar into Heritage. (2006)
- The reverse listing of IFA into Moribo. (2005)
STRATEGIC ADVISORY WORK FOR THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES
- AFHCO Holdings (Pty) Limited
- Bayside Capital
- Beacon U.S. Holdings Inc
- DRDGOLD Limited
- MikroPul (Pty) Limited
- NJR Steel (Pty) Limited
- Old Mutual
- RMB
- Saint-Gobain
- TISO Group
- Trans Hex Group
