DT CONSULT - Key Persons


BA LAW

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BUSINESS RESCUE & RESTRUCTURING SERVICES
Joh-Mari Marais is a junior executive assistant who has completed her BA (LAW) degree at Stellenbosch University, as well as the SLP in Business Rescue at the University of Johannesburg (Cum Laude), in 2022, whilst working for DT Consult RSA. She is currently completing the Programme in South African Business Rescue that is jointly presented by INSOL International and SARIPA. She is also studying at Stadio Higher Education, focusing on information systems and languages (English, Afrikaans, German and Xhosa) and is in the process of completing her LLB degree. She has been training as a junior business rescue practitioner for the past two years and has been involved in various business rescue and restructuring assignments and the administration thereof.

Daniël Terblanche

Daniël Terblanche is a Senior Business Rescue Practitioner with more than twenty-seven years of experience in business rescue, insolvency, and restructuring, and has served in a number of capacities, ranging from business rescue practitioner and Chief Restructuring Officer to independent business reviewer. He has worked across a number of geographies, including the UK, the British Virgin Islands and Southern Africa, and across a number of industries, particularly within the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, retail, distribution, and property sectors. Daniel has assisted clients with restructuring debt, and redesigning company structures, and has served as an appointed Judicial Manager.

Joh-Mari Marais

Job Titles:
  • Junior Executive Assistant

Juan Spies

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Consultant Business Modelling and Valuations - Auditing & Tax - CA ( SA )
Juan is a qualified chartered accountant, registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, with over thirteen years of experience in assurance, accounting, and taxation across various industries. He has a proven track record of providing financial and business consultation on an executive level, including cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and budgeting. Juan is also highly skilled in external and internal audit, taxation planning and calculation, and valuations of legal entities. He has worked on several high-value local and Southern African Independent Business Reviews on request of a variety of work providers, providing valuable insights and recommendations to various clients. In addition to his professional experience, Juan is known for his attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to develop innovative solutions to complex financial challenges. He is committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest trends and best practices in his field. Recently, Juan was involved in the balance sheet restructuring of a R8 billion local company, demonstrating his expertise in financial management and his ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments.

Uwe Birkenstock

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Consultant Business Modelling and Valuations - Auditing & Tax - CA ( SA )
Uwe is a qualified chartered accountant registered with SAICA, who possesses a unique background in both professional sport and finance. With over five years of experience in assurance, financial management, accounting, and taxation, Uwe has provided financial and business consultation to a diverse range of clients in South Africa and Namibia. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Uwe is a well-rounded, outgoing individual with exceptional leadership skills. Throughout his career, Uwe has developed a reputation for being a results-driven individual who values integrity and performs exceptionally well under pressure. He has a proven track record of delivering strategic financial advice and executive-level services, including cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and budgeting. His ability to work collaboratively with clients to identify and address key financial challenges has made him a highly sought-after professional in the field. Uwe has extensive experience in the compilation and review of financial statements for small, medium, and large companies, including those with turnovers in excess of R80 million. His expertise in financial modeling and his ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments were recently demonstrated through his involvement in the balance sheet restructuring of a R8 billion local company.

Yolanda Bruwer

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BUSINESS RESCUE & RESTRUCTURING SERVICES
  • Senior Executive Assistant in the Administration of Business Rescue
Yolanda Bruwer is a senior executive assistant in the administration of Business Rescue, Insolvency and Restructuring Services and has more than thirteen years of experience in the field. She has served in a supportive role to a senior business rescue practitioner who, over the years, managed companies under business rescue across a number of industries, including retail & property groups, civil engineering, construction, electronics, clothing, food, wine producers and distributors, mining, and steel manufacturing. Her role is to attend to the administration of business rescue assignments and to serve in a supportive role to business rescue practitioners, whilst complying with the statutory requirements as prescribed by the Companies Act for companies in business rescue.