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Lesedi Mathumetse

@lesedimathumetse

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Dynamic professional in management consulting and technology advisory.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and strategic growth, with a focus on technology and operations.

I am a dynamic and versatile professional with a unique blend of financial, legal, and business analysis expertise. My experience spans across M&A, media, and technology sectors, where I have consistently provided strategic counsel and innovative solutions. I leverage AI and management software tools to enhance decision-making and streamline processes, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiencies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully assisted in high-profile transactions, executed strategic litigation analyses, and developed regulatory compliance frameworks. My passion lies in supporting startups and businesses through data-driven insights and effective stakeholder engagement. I am committed to delivering practical solutions that drive growth and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Public Mergers and Acquisitions

Current

Webber Wentzel

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Assisted in cross-border transaction analysis for a multinational insurance company, optimizing FX valuation and providing strategic insights. Leveraged AI to streamline the JSE delisting process, reducing drafting time and generating cost efficiencies.

Mergers And Acquisitions Corporate Governance AI

Current

Commercial and Media Dispute Resolution

Current

Webber Wentzel

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Executed strategic litigation analysis for a high-profile media case, resulting in case withdrawal and generating additional revenue. Utilized AI-enhanced legal research to reduce analysis time and developed innovative settlement frameworks.

Litigation AI Legal Research Data Driven Decision Making Risk Assessment

Current

Technology, Media, and Telecommunications/Intellectual Property

Current

Webber Wentzel

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Assisted in R4 billion franchise transaction due diligence, identifying critical IP transfer risks and SARB compliance issues. Conducted strategic analysis of regulatory frameworks across media markets and wrote thought leadership on emerging technology sector regulations.

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Regulatory Compliance Market Analysis Strategic Recommendations

Venture Capital Intern

Secha Capital

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)

Applied strategic frameworks to analyze small business bottlenecks and develop scalable solutions, participating in venture thesis development and market sizing. Developed analysis of capital raising strategies and M&A processes for middle-market companies.

Venture Capital Market Sizing Capital Raising M&A

Tutor

University of Johannesburg

Feb 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Assisted in curriculum development for IP and Cyberlaw modules by analyzing emerging case law and media trends. Developed and implemented personalized learning for 40 law students, resulting in a 95% pass rate.

Curriculum Development Legal Research Intellectual Property

Legal Intern – Vacation Student

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Dec 2021 - Dec 2021 (0 months)

Conducted research on business rescue case law, culminating in a thought leadership publication that clarified conditions for rescinding judgments. Enhanced commercial awareness and analytical skills through targeted training, applying these to assess investment potential.

Legal Research Business Rescue Commercial Awareness Analytical Skills Risk Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St Barnabas College

National Senior Certificate, General Studies

Achieved a National Senior Certificate, successfully matriculating from high school. This certificate signifies the completion of secondary education.

Google

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Analyzed the fundamentals of SEO and Google Analytics to understand better data-driven marketing strategies that enhance startup visibility and engagement.

McKinsey & Co

Certificate, Management Consulting

Applied management consulting frameworks to deliver tailored market research, enhancing client decision-making through concise, impactful communication.

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, gaining comprehensive knowledge in various legal fields. This program provided a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.

Corporate Finance Institute

Certificate, Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Acquired essential financial analysis and capital budgeting skills to better facilitate informed evaluation of investment opportunities.

Corporate Finance Institute

Certificate, Capital Markets

Developed a fundamental understanding of capital markets, enabling effective analysis and assessing the macroeconomic impact of equity instruments on investments.