BELINDA WADDICOR

• Established and led a pioneering renewable energy venture dedicated to delivering next-generation clean tech solutions.
• Orchestrated the full business lifecycle - from concept to execution - with a focus on innovation, commercial viability, and global scalability.
• Spearheaded strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders to drive innovation and market entry.
• Expanded operations into key African markets including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania.
• Directed all aspects of business operations-supplier negotiations, contract execution, financial oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Built and nurtured high-level client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring trust, transparency and service excellence.
• Drove business development and scalability through rigorous quality control, technical performance and sustainable growth strategies.
• Established innovative strategies for sustainable product development and environmental impact.

• Guided South African UHNWI/HNWI through Citizenship and Residence-by-investment programs across 38+ jurisdictions.
• Facilitated onboarding of clients across the African continent, ensuring compliance with immigration, investment and wealth structures.
• Coordinated cross-border documentation with regulators and legal teams.
• Delivered high-touch client engagement, simplifying complex processes for smooth onboarding.
• Developed deep trust with Family Offices, Bespoke Wealth Managers, Legal Advisors and Private Banks.
• Pioneered AI-powered onboarding.
• Key Wins: Achieved six-figure monthly revenues from new client acquisition.
• Secured recurring and referral business from elite introducers across EMEA.

Project Nike (3 years) – National Compliance Project

• Team Leader - led a 3-year compliance initiative, collating FAIS and FICA documentation for 30,000 clients, while coaching and mentoring a team of 20 graduates to meet all targets and regulatory deadlines.
• Set clear performance targets and developed tracking tools to monitor graduate progress, ensuring consistent achievement of regulatory milestones.
• Provided hands-on coaching and skills development, equipping graduates with practical compliance, client service and administrative expertise.
• Fostered a culture of accountability and professional growth, resulting in high team engagement and measurable improvements in compliance turnaround times.

• Spanned multiple functions including Paraplanning, Senior Client Services, Events, HR and Talent Acquisition.
• Designed and delivered wealth journeys for both institutional and private clients, ensuring long-term value and regulatory alignment.
• Built and implemented CRM tools, segmentation models and lead-tracking strategies to drive client retention and growth.
• Hosted and managed 10+ high-ROI client events, webinars and conferences across key verticals, strengthening client relationships.
• Conducted risk profiling, product suitability analysis, and prepared detailed investment reports to support wealth management decisions.
• Facilitated client meetings, implemented tailored financial recommendations, and maintained up-to-date knowledge of financial planning regulations.
• Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies to enhance brand presence and client engagement.
• Partnered with client-facing teams to follow up on leads, streamline onboarding and deliver a consistent client experience.

• Conducted comprehensive psychometric assessments for children in state care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.