Our Executive Team

Michael completed a Marketing Diploma through the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM). He has also completed his graduate studies by achieving an MBA from Thames Valley University (London). Michael commenced his career in marketing and sales and has garnered extensive experience in this field:

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Financial consultant at the inception of Investec Bank for three years.

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Marketing Manager/Divisional Head at Sasfin Bank for nine years.

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Country Manager for Compaq/HP Financial Services for three years.

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Business owner of two Spar Franchises for nine years where he gained extensive experience in the area of franchise and business development.

Born and raised in the old country of Rhodesia, Laurie began a long career in Finance in 1970, after being schooled at Prince Edward High School, in the then Capital. Specialising in Commercial and General Banking, Laurie was extensively trained and educated to fill various management positions across various large institutions, culminating in the position of Divisional Manager – Credit, in the Commercial Division of a Big Four Bank, from which Laurie retired and remains as a Pensioner. Following his decades in Finance, Laurie either established, or purchased businesses in the SME Sector and successfully developed and managed his own small businesses. Thus, considerable exposure to the SME sector, places Laurie in an ideal position to deal with the Selling and transacting of businesses in this and indeed any business sector. He spent more than 20 years in a pure Advance role in four different banking institutions in South Africa. When he retired from Nedbank, he was responsible for a Book of over R 8 .5 Billion. Which in 2004 was serious money. So naturally he has a tendency for detail and understanding the business that he's looking at, as much as possible. That’s not to say he doesn't miss things. Which was the reason why, as our credit mandates escalated, they sat in designated committees, where not much could really be overlooked.

After being educated at Primrose High School in 2007. Tania moved to Cape where she joined a Advertising company doing creative designs for various South African Franchises. Tania later joined a National Branding company in Johannesburg and assisted in the Digital Marketing Division supplying Customer Branding in various formats. In 2016 Tania joined Global Business Brokers SA and is currently in charge of both Administrative functions and internal sales.

Raphael joined Global Business Brokers after accumulating extensive experience in the corporate world. Raphael's previous experience included being part on an International Group as a relocation specialist. Services were conducted throughout North America. Responsibilities included cultivating and securing client bookings whilst obtaining electronic payments in advance. Quoting and negotiating on all terms and conditions with potential clients were part of a daily routine. Working international time zones Raphael achieved notable achievement and on a recurring basis was noted for the highest levels of excellence for customer both service and retention. Previously Raphael gained extensive Retail experience whilst running a well known local Supermarket chain store. Responsibilities included managing all aspects of the business and staff by aligning the Group's operating structures. Raphael achieved "Winner of the Ladder of Success" 3 years successively.