Education & Professional Experience

Mike has studied at UCLA Extension Corporate Education & Custom Programs in The Business of the Film Industry Extension Course between 2000 and 2000, then at UCLA Anderson School of Management in Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Education Program between 1999 and 1999, then at Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch in Accounting and Finance between 1980 and 1983.

Mike worked for Flex Technology Group as CFO between Aug 2017 and Jan 2020, for Whalerock Digital as COO/CFO, Head of Corporate Development between Sep 2007 and May 2017, for Yahoo! as CFO, Head of Operations Finance (Network Division) between Jan 2006 and Sep 2007, for DreamWorks as CFO, Head of Finance & Business Development, Worldwide Home Entertainment between Dec 2001 and Dec 2005, for 20th Century Fox as SVP Finance & Credit, Domestic Home Entertainment between Nov 1998 and Dec 2001, for Capitol Records as VP, Finance & Strategic Planning between Jul 1994 and Nov 1998, for EMI Music as Director Of Internal Audit between Sep 1992 and Jun 1994, for Ernst & Young as Audit Manager - Entertainment & Media Group between Sep 1989 and Aug 1992, for DTP Consultancy as Owner/Finance Director between Jul 1988 and Sep 1989.

 Skills & Competences

Mike has the following skills : Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Digital Media, New Media, Analytics, Social Media, Business Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Entertainment, Online Advertising, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Finance, Corporate Development, Budgets.

Mike speaks the following languages : English, Afrikaans.

Mike has earned the following certifications : Chartered Accountant (South Africa), delivered by South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.