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Francis Van Der Walt

Assistant Company Secretary
Pretoria

Summary

Corporate governance professional with extensive experience in managing board activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Proficient in legal documentation, minute-taking, and supporting executive teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Company Secretary

Investec Bank
04.2017 - Current
  • Prepared agendas, compiled board packs, drafted minutes and resolutions; tracked actions to closure.
  • (Audit; Board Risk & Capital; Large Exposure; regulated bank board) and key management forums (Exec Share Incentive, Share Schemes, Investments, Tax); built strong relationships with NEDs and committee Chairs.
  • Coordinated shareholder meetings, ensuring proper notice was given and all logistical arrangements were in place for successful events.
  • Ran the AGM (notice, proxy, logistics).
  • Authored board/committee papers on governance, Terms of Reference, policies, and regulatory/compliance matters; maintained the corporate governance structure; led King IV and V and XBRL implementation projects.
  • Improved corporate governance through regular review and update of company policies and procedures.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting the company''s operations, providing guidance on necessary adjustments to remain compliant.
  • Project-managed the Annual Report (corporate governance sections for Group/Investec plc/Investec Ltd/Investec Bank Limited).
  • Liaised with the Prudential Authority and represented the organisation at the Banking Association of South Africa.
  • Supported the continuous professional development of team members by organizing training sessions related to company secretarial practices.
  • Maintained positive relationships with stakeholders through timely communication of relevant information.
  • Improved corporate governance through regular review and update of company policies and procedures.

Recoveries Legal Consultant

Investec Bank
01.2008 - 03.2017
  • Lead debt collection across installment sale, mortgage/bond, unsecured/secured loans, and over-limit card accounts; negotiate repayment plans and restructures.
  • Presented restructuring and workout proposals to Credit; agreed residuals/installments with clients and attorneys.
  • Drafted and issued formal instructions; briefed and liaised with attorneys/advocates; prepared requisitions/claims.
  • Run liquidations, sequestrations, insolvency enquiries, and business rescue applications (high-value exposures); interfaced with liquidators/Business Rescue Practitioners and executors; lodged and monitored claims.
  • Instructed auctioneers and attended sales in execution; enforced cession of rentals on residential, commercial, and sectional title developments.
  • Served as Banking Association of South Africa representative; handled national Debt Review queries and maintained countrywide data/metrics.
  • Drafted NDAs, confidentiality agreements, and powers of attorney; negotiated joint-venture arrangements with service providers to complete/sell immovable assets.
  • Delivered internal training on the National Credit Act, Companies Act, and general legal processes.

Education

Master of Laws - Corporate Law

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Masters of Laws - Insolvency Law

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

LLB - Law

Univesrity of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Organizational management

Legal compliance

Due diligence

Corporate governance

Minute taking

Board meetings

Document drafting

Meeting facilitation

Teamwork

Multitasking and time management

Fast learner

Certification

ISO 37000 (Governance of Organisations APMG International)

Admissions and Membership

· Admitted Attorney of the High Court (if relevant) (Jul 2005 Transvaal Provincial Provision), (Oct 2006 Cape Provincial Provision)

· Member, South African Restructuring & Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA)

Awards

Golden Key Award — Golden Key International Honour      Society — 2003 — awarded to the top 15% of students by academic      performance.

Additional Information

Work Authorization: South African citizen

Tools and Platforms

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); Diligent Entities/Blueprint; CIPC BizPortal; DocuSign/Adobe Acrobat; LexisNexis

Timeline

ISO 37000 (Governance of Organisations APMG International)

12-2023

Corporate Governance CGISA (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa)

12-2018

Compliance Management Diploma (University of South Africa)

12-2017

Assistant Company Secretary

Investec Bank
04.2017 - Current

Introduction to Corporate Governance (University of South Africa)

12-2015

Recoveries Legal Consultant

Investec Bank
01.2008 - 03.2017

Advance Corporate & Securities Law Certificate (University of South Africa)

12-2007

AIPSA Diploma, University of Pretoria

12-2006

Community Journalism Diploma, University of South Africa

12-2005

Master of Laws - Corporate Law

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Masters of Laws - Insolvency Law

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

LLB - Law

Univesrity of Pretoria
04.2001 -

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