Gary Baranov

Gary Baranov is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Head of Group Finance at Tongaat Hulett, Gary has been instrumental in finance transformation, cash flow improvement initiatives, and group reporting processes. Previous roles include Chief Financial Officer at FMI, where Gary led a successful acquisition by the Bidvest Insurance Group, and General Manager of Strategic Finance & Acquisitions at Bidvest Financial Services, achieving significant strategic acquisitions. Early career experience includes leadership positions at Constantia Life Ltd. and Conduit Capital Limited, as well as roles at PwC, where Gary completed articles and gained international exposure. Gary holds a CA (SA) qualification and a BAcc degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.