Michael has over 20 years’ experience in financial management. He joined RSM Betty & Dickson (Audit Firm) in Johannesburg South Africa in January 1993 as a trainee accountant and moved up the ranks to become audit partner at the firm in March 2000. In August 2006 to February 2007 Michael was seconded to Gem Diamonds Limited to assist with the financial aspects of the Main London Listing including the financial reporting, management accounting and tax relating to the Initial Public Offering. In March 2008 Michael joined Gem Diamonds on a full time basis as the Group Financial Manager. On 2 April 2013 he was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer and joined Gem Diamonds’ Board on 22 April 2013. He was also appointed to the Letšeng Board on 23 May 2013.
