TELO BAILE MBIMBA
Strategic Executive
Johannesburg
Summary
Purposeful strategic executive with 20+ years' experience in global business strategy, corporate governance, administration, project co-ordination, M&A, compliance. Deep expertise in compliance and stakeholder management. Serial entrepreneur with insight into founding ventures, identifying acquisitions, and scaling impactful businesses. Completing LLB to strengthen legal foundation. Trilingual (English, Zulu, Sotho) with proven ability to operate independently, communicate complex matters clearly, and deliver pragmatic solutions in distributed, global environments.
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Founder & Director
ARK Group Holdings
- Started a diversified investment holding company with subsidiaries spanning telecommunications, manufacturing, fintech, agribusiness, hospitality, impact, and biotech. Oversee corporate governance, strategic direction, and stakeholder management across portfolio companies.
Founder & Director
Evoque Capital (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - Current
- Founded fiduciary services firm specialising in estate administration, wills, trusts, and estate planning solutions. Manage all aspects of business strategy, client relationships, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.
- Consulted on trusts, wills, and estate administration for various clientelle
- Built processes for complex multi-stakeholder matters with compliance
- Developed strategic partnerships with applicable stakeholders
Senior Estate Specialist & Manager
Sanlam Trust (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Led team managing complex deceased estates administration. Drove business development while ensuring regulatory compliance and fiduciary best practices.
- Managed portfolio of high-value, multi-jurisdictional estates with complex corporate structures
- Developed training programs and documentation to scale team capabilities
Senior Estate Specialist
FNB Fiduciary
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Earlier Career – Financial Services & Legal
Employee Benefits Consultant
BOE Trust (Now Nedbank)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Estate Administrator
ABSA Trust, Standard Trust
01.2004 - 01.2006
Legal Officer
Standard Bank of South Africa
01.2002 - 01.2004
Education
LLB Degree - Final Year
University of South Africa
South AfricaProperty Development & Investment Programme - undefined
University of Cape Town
01.2018
Business Management Programme - NQF 6
Stellenbosch University
01.2012
Skills
Corporate Governance
Timeline
Founder & Director
Evoque Capital (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - Current
Senior Estate Specialist & Manager
Sanlam Trust (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
Senior Estate Specialist
FNB Fiduciary
01.2008 - 01.2010
Employee Benefits Consultant
BOE Trust (Now Nedbank)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Estate Administrator
ABSA Trust, Standard Trust
01.2004 - 01.2006
Legal Officer
Standard Bank of South Africa
01.2002 - 01.2004
Founder & Director
ARK Group Holdings
Property Development & Investment Programme - undefined
University of Cape Town
Business Management Programme - NQF 6
Stellenbosch University
LLB Degree - Final Year
University of South Africa
References
Available upon request.
Governance And Compliance Expertise
Extensive experience in fiduciary structures across South Africa and international jurisdictions. Skilled in drafting board resolutions, meeting minutes templates and certain policies. Sound knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks (SARB, FICA, FAIS), and cross-border compliance requirements.
Selected Achievements
- Developed investor-engagement toolkit and workflow processes and systems
- Developed relationship with investor partners, entrepreneurs, and strategic business consultants
- Recognised as Top 20 Performer - Standard Bank Credit Control; Multiple Blue Stars for Service Excellence
- Selected as Black Business Empowerment Candidate by Standard Bank National Legal Manager
- Selected as Impact Committee Candidate by First National Trust
- Selected as Leadership Candidate by Standard Bank National Legal Manager, First National Trust Regional Manager and Sanlam Trust National Manager
Alignment
As an entrepreneur who built a business and was building businesses to make fiduciary and investment services accessible beyond traditional gatekeepers, I understand the transformative power of creating tools that level the playing field, regardless of income, geography, or background. My experience managing various entities, overseeing corporate governance, administration, co-ordination of projects and compliance, and operating independently in various environments aligns. I thrive in innovative, impactable, and adaptable environments that value results over hours and trust team members to own their work.