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The presentation was very absorbing, interesting and educational. The concepts presented were a good guide in improving our company and achieving further growth. We look forward to more talks/presentations from you in the future..
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"The finance for directors and executives training program by Rentadirector is by far the most effective program I have ever come across. I particularly found the financial frameworks extremely well designed and easy to understand."
VL - CEO - TWINSTAR
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“Vijay is a highly capable management and governance consultant. His extensive experience as a board advisor was apparent as he understood the needs of our organisation and its board, instructing and providing thorough analysis and guidance."
John Lyall
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"The sound guidance from Vijay in clarifying the relevant issues for streamlining our organizational and corporate strategies have proved of immense value for our rapidly expanding Pan African Business."
Roger Steadman
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He has pioneered the development of executive toolkits which include Finance for Directors and Executives covering all organisations as well as an exclusive toolkit on Finance for the Non Profit Organisations. These Programs have received a "Greenlight” Status from UK Trade & Investment’s Global Entrepreneur
Programme as a “Technology of Exceptional Potential.”He has also developed a toolkit on Governance and long term sustainability. Vijay has written numerous articles which are regularly published in an Accounting Journal and has also featured in local newspapers. Vijay is currently a director of the UK Policy Governance Association and is one of about 300 Policy Governance Consultants globally having been trained by the inventor, Dr John Carver. He has also served as a Governance and Risk Committee member for ACCA for 4 years and was an International Assembly Representative for this esteemed organization. Vijay has further successfully completed a Directors Course held by the Commonwealth Association of Corporate Governance. Vijay is an Advisor to the Board of Sterling Group based in Dubai and is one of the partners of an International Consulting firm based in UK, Canada and USA.
Formerly Group Finance and Commercial Director of Steadman Group, a media, research and training Company in many Countries(Now bought over by Synovate Group). Vijay was instrumental in its growth by almost 20 fold in 9 Years. He was also involved in Merger and Acquisition for the Group.
He had a successful Audit practice and his consultation and advisory services for various organisations such as steel, service industry, real estate, import and export, non profit, hospitality and other sectors, resulted in accelerated corporate performance through shaping executive structures implementing best practices. Through a sound thought leadership process he managed to cultivate accountability and responsibility with clarity amongst executives. He also worked closely with Ernst and Young on various Consultancies.
Vijay Mistri MBA(Fin), FCCA, FCMA, CPA(K). Vijay is an MBA in Finance Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Fellow of Chartered Management Accountants and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya.
With over 20 Years of experience working at Executive and Board level on Finance, Governance, Strategy , Risk and audit. Vijay has worked both in developing as well as developed nations.He is also an International Speaker on topics which include Progression to Excellence and Best Practice. Vijay is the Founder and CEO of Rentadirector Ltd, a company based in the UK. He conducts various workshops and coaches firms on his own approach 'Current Corporate Performance Methodology' which has proven to increase cash flows and profits for organisations. His other workshops include Finance For Non Finance Directors and offers a Mastery Course in Executive Finance, Governance and Strategy as well.
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Amarjeet Hans MBA FCMA -
Amarjeet has a wealth of experience in a wide range of commercial activities, having worked in the UK, US, Europe and extensively in the Middle East in industries ranging from Information Technology, Oil & Gas to Real Estate Investment and Development and Manufacturing.
Currently he is Director of Consultancy at Horwath Mak part of CroweHorwath International,
based in Dubai. Horwath MAK is a comprehensive corporate consultancy network counted
amongst the top ten multidisciplinary practices in the region. Providing tailored,
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Prior to this as Management consultant to a number of clients offering UK real Estate services, financing opportunities. He has been advising business entities on expansion in the Middle East as part of the UK Trade & Industry government initiatives. He is also involved with a number of clients assisting with business performance measurement and developing strategies for improvement and growth, including acting as Interim CFO for the largest Jewellery manufacturing company in the Middle East region.
Prior to starting the UK Consultancy, Amarjeet was the Chief Financial Officer for Rasis Developers, a privately owned real estate Investment and Development company based in Dubai, established in January 2006 to provide a solid foundation for sustainable real estate development in the U.A.E., the Middle East and Asia regions. Reporting directly to the senior member of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi, the company developed/managed Real Estate development projects ranging from US$10m to US$500m. Amarjeet has had considerable in involvement in raising finance both in terms of Equity (via placements and private investments) and debt via banking institutions within the Region
He has also held interim post with Ishraq Holdings, who own, manage and develop the Holiday Inn Express brand of Hotels in the Middle East. The Express brand operates with thin the “budget” sector of the Hotel industry and hence detailed/extensive feasibility studies were required to meet strict investment criteria in order to evaluate new sites for development .
Previously, he was the Group Financial Controller at Emaar Properties,(the UAE’s Premier Real Estate Investment Development Co) where he was part of the Executive Committee involved extensively in the operations of Emaar in the UAE. Amarjeet was involved in a number of major projects including the Words Tallest Building (Burj Khalifa). The operations at Emaar, included not only the financial departments but also facilities management and the setting up of Owners Associations for a number of the Emaar Development communities.
He has also spent a considerable amount of time in the UK in various industries but in particular the IT software industry, having worked with Unisys (systems integration) and L&H (software distribution)
Amarjeet is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants and was the UAE representative on the Global Markets Committee.
Bio Harby Janagol FCMA, CGMA
Mobile +44 7957 803 869 Email: hjanagol@gmail.com Skype: harbyj
Non Executive Director and International Business Development Advisor.
Since January 2005 I have been advising companies on how to launch their products and services into Hong Kong, China and India. I assist with market entry (including city visits), tax structures, corporate finance, corporate governance and project management. I am well connected with professional advisors globally and work with partners in to access funding and opportunities for companies to list on overseas markets.
In June 2009 I was appointed as a Non-
I am a member of the following trade bodies: The China Britain Business Council, The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, the ASEAN UK Business Forum, the Institute of Directors and The 48 Group Club. I also work closely with the Indo China Chamber of Commerce (based in Mumbai).
I am an active Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
and I was elected to the CIMA Board in June 2009 (I am Vice Chair of the International
Committee). This provides me with knowledge of best practice in governance, international
strategies and experience to take on Non-
Current assignments:
Apr 2012 – Non Executive Director Mining Maven, investment opportunities in oil, gas, mining and resources sector.
Jan 2012 – Non Executive Director Rentadirector, providing corporate governance training for Directors.
Dec 2011 – International Director to Invest UK, providing investment opportunities to overseas clients.
April 2011 – Advising companies on strategies for carbon offset, reduction, trading and renewable energy.
Work experience:
Nov 2005 April 2011 – International Business Development Director for Lehman Brown China Accountants.
Feb 2002 – Oct 2005 – CEO Best Mobile Ltd, my consulting practice working in the IT and Telecoms sectors. e.g renegotiating mobile connection rates with Telecom Operators and implemented a software solution for 200 HR users in Network Rail.
Nov 1990 – Jan 2002 I spent 11 years with Cable & Wireless Global and had particular success renegotiating multi million pound contracts with UK Mobile operators. Initially, I managed a finance function and thereafter worked in a series of senior management roles across Europe, including supplier contract negotiation, business development, sales & marketing and project finance.
Sep 1987 – Oct 1990 Trainee Accountant, Audit and Finance Analyst roles with MacIntyre Hudson and Kidsons Corporate Finance. Financial accounting; tax compliance; SAGE, SUN and SAP client accounting systems implementations; business plans for venture capital funding.
Other:
In my voluntary capacity I act as Chairman of a UK Charity “Now I Eat” (registered number 1129938) which assists children in need in China and India.
In my leisure time I play golf, tennis, badminton and enjoy cycling. I am also a keen Rugby supporter.
