Ernest Matthewson

An Experienced Executive & Non-Executive Director

Providing Board Level and C-Suite Strategic, Fund Raising & Investment Banking Advice

Ernest is an experienced CEO, Executive and Non-Executive Director, with a particular focus and expertise in Banking, Business Development and Strategy. An Investment Banker, Strategic Thinker and Entrepreneur with 3 decades of investment banking experience in Africa and the UK. Uniquely placed and used to managing international teams, having run the Corporate Finance/M&A division at a large South African domestic bank, being CEO of the UK branch of the same bank, starting up a new Nigerian subsidiary UK bank as its CEO, and being responsible for the African investment banking activities of one of the world’s largest banks. Using this experience and expertise in various businesses, providing Board level and C-Suite strategic, fund raising, investment banking and corporate governance advice to listed and unlisted companies. Investor, Venture Capitalist and Entrepreneur. Director of numerous companies.

Independent, Trusted Long-Term Relationships

30 years’ experience in advising public and private companies at Board & C-Suite Level

Ernest has served on numerous boards, both as CEO and as Non-Executive Director

As a result of long-term relationships and/or as co-founder, Taita Capital also participates as a strategic equity partner

Board Level & C-Suite Advice

Transaction Advisory

Capital Raisings

Strategy & Business Development

Non Executive Directorships

Chairman of the Board

Non Executive Director

Advisory Board

Board Committees

Audit & Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee

Health & Safety Committee

Investment Banking

M&A

Private Equity / Venture Capital

Entrepreneurship

Start-ups

Business Strategy

Funding Strategy

Legal & Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Risk Management Frameworks

Legal Constructs

“Non-Executive Directors -Providing Independent Judgement to bear on issues of Strategy, Performance and Resources”

UK 1992 Cadbury Report

The Importance of Non-Executive Directors

Provide independent oversight and governance
Objective perspective
Stimulate Board debate and enhance decision making
Act in best interests of the company as a whole
Risk management

Long-Term Strategic Advice

Constructive challenges and contribution to strategy
Scrutinise performance of executive management and assist with succession planning
Without pre-conception or prejudice