Hello, my name is Victor Letela Tuone
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As a highly skilled and experienced Head of Strategy and Operations, I have developed a multifunctional business acumen within different industries, including mining, retail, insurance, and corporate real estate management.
I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Witwatersrand Business School (WBS), Johannesburg, with a focus on strategy, leadership, and business performance. Additionally, I have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration (PDBA) and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree at the same institution, majoring in Business Finance & Investments, Economics, Insurance & Risk Management.
About Me
When i am not at work crushing targets and creating value, i spend my time researching on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, looking for the next best baby-friendly family activity, and watching my favourite podcasts, specifcally those related to AI. I am currently in the throes of completing my AWS Machince Learning Certification.
My personality type is "INTJ" if you are into that sort of thing. In summary, as an INTJ, I like to spend time alone to recharge and reflect on my thoughts. I tend to rely on my intuition and enjoy discovering connections between things. My focus is on the bigger picture, but I am an organized person who prefers to follow a plan. As an intellectual, I am highly logical and rational, and I make decisions based on what seems reasonable. I take pleasure in setting and achieving goals.
Education
AWS - Certified Solutions Architect Associate
I am currently studying to earn my Solutions Architect Associate in 2023, having completed my cloud essentials practitioner course in 2022.
View CertificateCertified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA)
I completed my CSCA in 2017, while working as a Supply Chain Analyst at Nandos, South Africa.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
I completed my MBA at Witwatersrand Business School (WBS) in 2020, my research topic was on the Strategic repositioning of the Corporate Real Estate Services at Liberty Holdings Limited.
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)
I completed my PDBA at Witwatersrand Business School (WBS) in 2016, where I was a Dean's list recipient
BCom (Business Finance & Investments)
I completed my Bcom degree at the Univeristy of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in 2008, where I majored in Business Finance and Investments, Insurance and Risk Management and Economics
Experience
2021 - Current
Liberty Holdings Limited
Role: Lead Specialist - Strategy Planning and Execution
I am currently responsible for overseeing the business strategy and operations to ensure the growth and success of the business unit.
To drive efficiency and effectiveness in reporting, I develop processes and tools, and drive the Compliance Risk Reporting process to identify threats across the Compliance landscape. I ensure that executive and board meetings are efficiently coordinated and streamlined to achieve business objectives and obligations to the group CEO and relevant executive bodies.
2019 - 2021
Liberty Holdings Limited
Role: Senior Specialist - Business Manager (aka Chief of Staff)
My key duty was to co-ordinate and produce strategicpresentations on behalf of the business unit as relevant or requested, as well as to liaise with key stakeholders and to ensure effective communication in order to clarify expectations around various executive strategic processes
2017 - 2019
Liberty Holdings Limited
Role: Manager - MI, REPORTING AND ANALYTICS
I was responsible for delivering on the analytics requirements of the GRES team. This included identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities, reporting, and updating the knowledge management system. I also gathered performance data, conducted data extraction and data analysis, generated metrics, measured performance against defined KPIs, generated reports, and published reports to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
2014 - 2017
Nandos
Role: Supply Chain Analyst
My key duty was the optimisation of supply chain performance. In this role, I provided critical support to the supply planning team assisting with managing inventory levels and minimizing stock-outs while optimizing accuracy.One of my key contributions was the development and implementation of plans for each procurement manager that facilitated better business-to-business engagement, ensuring long-term profitability. Through volume and value analysis, macro and micro environmental analysis, financial and business profitability analysis, I was able to deliver valuable insights to senior leadership.Finally, I regularly reported to the Heads of Procurement on the forecasting accuracy and provided insight on identified discrepancies.
2012 - 2014
AngloGold Ashanti
Role: Cost Accountant
I provided cost estimates and cost plans within levels of certainty to allow effective monitoring, forecasting, and control of financial limits for my section. I also reported and recommended information to management that contributed to effective decision-making. This included assisting in various data analysis exercises that focused on improving, changing, and optimizing financial value-add. I participated in the budgets and business planning cycles and assisted the Financial Manager with ad-hoc exercises Additionally, I ensured adherence to SOX requirements and audited internal controls. This helped to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and to identify any weaknesses in internal controls.
Skill Set
Microsoft Power Platform
Technical Skills
- Advanced PowerPoint
- Advanced Excel
- Advanced Power BI
- Intermediate Power Apps
- Intermediate Power Automate
- Advanced Microsoft Teams
- Advanced SharePoint Online
- Advanced Think-cell
- Intermediate Archibus Workplace Management Platform
- Intermediate Citrix Systems
- Intermediate SAP
- Intermediate AWS
Professional Skills
- Research
- Business Strategy Planning and Execution
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Performance
- Digital Transformation
- Advanced Analytics
- Management Information
- Project Management
- Insights
- Critical Thinking