Robin van Rensburg

BPharm. MBA

082 4511 604

robinvr@iafrica.com

 

Robin is a recognized franchise solution consultant. His clients include existing franchisors and new business that require franchising. He specialises in family and closely held businesses where he focuses on profitable growth, succession, generational transition and dispute resolution and to assist his clients achieve their retirement objectives. In these situations he works in close cooperation with business owners, boards, other advisors and the management team.

 

 A self-motivated, focused Consultant with a wide range of experience in the Franchising industry, Manufacturing, IT, Retail and Pharmaceutical industry. He focuses his skills on doing effective franchising strategies for companies. Incorporated in franchising is the reengineering of the companies, change management if required, financing, restructuring and marketing initiatives.

 

He has excellent analytical, design and problem solving skills. His project management experience has demonstrated his leadership skills and ability to manage develop and motivate teams to achieve their objectives. His experience also includes implementing performance breakthrough initiatives.

 

Robin is experienced in all aspects of financing a business and has been successful in sourcing capital through banks, equity providers, private investors and government funding agencies.

 

Robin takes a proactive role with his clients - providing advice, counsel, coaching and mentoring services. He has served as interim chief executive officer, chief restructuring officer and as a member of the board of directors.

 

His franchise consulting have included several franchises including H2O, The Clock Shop, Spice Emporium, LightSpa and several others. Robin’s corporate experience includes businesses ranging in size from venture capital start-ups through to corporate companies.

 

 

 

 

Cornelius Basson

MSc (Computer Science)

 

Cornelius is a recognized IT and business strategy specialist - able to generate innovative business ideas. His clients include private and government entities facing challenges regarding new business directions or aligning IT to the business.

 

Cornelius also specialises in business web presence in the light of the growing ecommerce in South Africa since June 2003. In these situations he works in close cooperation with business owners, boards, other advisors and the management team.

 

Cor has grown up in the corporate environment and is experienced in all aspects of general management. Cor takes a proactive role with his clients - providing advice, counsel, coaching and mentoring services. His consulting includes a Government Department, Pharmaceutical manufacturer and Internet Online businesses. In the client environment his focus is on maximizing the value of the business for the benefit of the stakeholders.