BA, BCom, BCom (Hons)

58 years old
Ray started his business career at Standard Bank with roles such as Business Development Officer in Asset Finance, as well as Manager Transport Sector acting as Specialist and supporting Truck & Trailer OEM’s and clients in structuring of Finance solutions. After being head-hunted by UD Trucks to support the OEM as a Finance specialist, he lead and implemented UD Finance, a retail finance business in the form of an ABSA Alliance. This business still operates today within the UD Trucks group structures. In 2006 he took over the Marketing function as well for UD Trucks and implemented a major Brand name change from what was known as Nissan Diesel. After 11 years at UD Trucks, he then moved to Ctrack Telematics as Regional Director in the Western Cape. After being promoted to COO of Ctrack Fleet management in there Irene Head Quarters, he was involved in sales, marketing and operational strategy for this Global group. Ray also supported companies as Consultant on the Automotive and Fleet Management space. He currently manages the Merchant West Fleet Solutions business and still supports the Transport Sector transactions for the Asset Finance team. Ray has a wealth of Industry experience over the last 25 years. He holds a BA degree in Sports Management and Economics, and completed two degrees parttime, namely BCom in Transport Economics & Business Management (Marketing), as well as a B.Com Hons degree with Strategic Management and International Business as majors.