Stephen Blyth

Stephen Blyth has a strong background in finance and tax management. Stephen started their career at KPMG Johannesburg in 1997, where they worked on advising clients and preparing income tax opinions. In 2001, they moved to KPMG London as a Tax Manager before returning to KPMG Johannesburg in 2003 as a Senior Tax Manager. In 2005, they joined Sappi Europe as a Senior Tax Manager and later took on the role of Group Financial Manager. From 2010 to 2014, they served as the Deputy Group Treasurer, responsible for managing the overall capital structure of the company. In 2014, they became the VP and Chief Financial Officer at Sappi Europe.

Stephen Blyth's education history is as follows:

- From 1998 to 1999, they attended the University of Johannesburg and obtained a Higher Diploma in Tax Law, with a focus on Taxation.

- In 1996, they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in Accounting, Tax, Auditing, and Management Accounting.

- From 1993 to 1995, they studied at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Accounting.

- In 2018, they participated in the Advanced Management Program at IMD.

Additionally, Stephen Blyth has obtained several certifications:

- In 2012, they completed the Debt Capital Markets certification from Euromoney Training.

- In 2010, they attended the Treasury Management Summer School organized by Eurofinance.

- In 2006, they obtained an Advanced Certificate in Capital Gains Tax from the University of Pretoria.