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Greg MacPherson

Chief Financial Office (Head Of Finance) at Danakali

Greg MacPherson has extensive work experience in finance and management roles. Greg is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Danakali, where they have been since April 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Financial Controller at Danakali from October 2018 to April 2021.

Before joining Danakali, Greg worked at Clough Amec as a Project Controls Manager from March 2017 to October 2018, and as a Financial Manager from February 2016 to February 2017. Greg also served as a Financial Manager at Rent.com.au from August 2015 to February 2016.

Greg has a background in the mining industry, having worked at Anglo American as the Manager of Finance for Anglo American Inyosi Coal from October 2008 to October 2014. Greg also held the position of Director at Phola Coal Processing Plant Pty Ltd from January 2010 to February 2014.

Prior to their roles in the mining industry, Greg worked at Broll Property Group as a Portfolio Financial Manager from March 2007 to September 2008. Greg also gained experience in financial analysis and control as a Financial Controller/Business Analyst at Mondi Packaging from June 2005 to February 2007.

Earlier in their career, Greg worked at Taback, Pelkowitz & Berman as an Audit Manager from February 2002 to May 2005. Greg began their career at KPMG, where they served as an Auditor and Company Secretary from January 1998 to January 2002.

Greg MacPherson has a diverse education history in the field of accounting and finance. In 1995, they obtained a CIS degree from the Chartered Institute of Governance, specializing in corporate governance, financial accounting, financial management, and taxation. Greg furthered their education by earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika in 1999, focusing on financial management and accounting.

To enhance their qualifications, Greg pursued a BCTA (Bridging certificate in Accounting) from the University of Johannesburg in 2003. In 2004, they completed their Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in financial accounting, financial management, auditing, and taxation.

In 2007, Greg earned the prestigious title of Chartered Accountant (SA) from SAICA CA(SA), further solidifying their expertise in accounting and finance. To expand their knowledge internationally, they completed a Postgraduate Diploma in International Finance from the University of Liverpool in 2016, focusing specifically on international finance.

In 2015, Greg achieved the status of a Chartered Accountant by completing a program at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, emphasizing accounting and finance.

In addition to their formal education, Greg has also obtained additional certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2020, they obtained a certification in "Excel for Corporate Finance Professionals" from LinkedIn. Furthermore, in 2022, they received a "Professional Certificate JORC Code Reporting" from AusIMM.

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  • Chief Financial Office (Head Of Finance)

    April, 2021 - present

  • Financial Controller

    October, 2018