Neebs Rutland

Director of Operations at N-Frnds (nFrnds)

Neebs Rutland has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. They started their career as a Supply Chain Specialist at MPDC, where they managed the port's Capital Expenditure Budget. They then worked at Nedbank Private Wealth International as a Programme Manager before joining Barclays as a Senior Consultant, where they provided leadership in process improvement and cost reduction projects. Neebs also worked at Link Mining Supplies as an Operations Manager, where they implemented policies and procedures to improve efficiency. They then served as a Senior Program Manager at various companies, overseeing the portfolio of infrastructure projects. At Sanlam Private Wealth, Neebs was responsible for strategic projects and digital transformation. They later joined Old Mutual Limited as a Program Director, where they led the continuous improvement strategy and developed new investment products. After taking a break to be a mom, Neebs worked at Audere Partners as a Senior Management Consultant, analyzing value drivers and implementing business intelligence solutions. Most recently, they are serving as the Director of Operations at &frnds, where they build partnerships with financial companies and optimize the supply chain ecosystem using cloud and big data principles.

Neebs Rutland's education history is as follows:

In 1995-1998, Neebs Rutland attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sport Science and English.

In 2012, Neebs Rutland enrolled in the Milpark Business School to pursue a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). The end year of this program is not specified.

Neebs Rutland also attended the INSEAD in 2021 and completed two short-term courses. The first course was "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption" and the second course was "Transition to General Management" in the field of Business Administration and Management.

Additionally, Neebs Rutland obtained several certifications. In January 2021, Neebs received the "SAFe Agilist Certification" from Scaled Agile, Inc. In May 2018, Neebs earned the "Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)" certification from Scrum Alliance. Neebs also holds the certification "CSM - Certified Scrum Master" from the same institution, obtained in May 2018. Neebs's other certifications include "Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)" from 2KO Africa CC, and "Prince2 Practitioner." The specific details of the obtained month and year for the latter two certifications are not provided.

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  • Director of Operations

    March, 2023 - present