Brett Pollak
About Brett Pollak
Brett Pollak is a Manager of Financial Modelling and Analysis at American Tower, with extensive experience in the mining industry and financial analysis. He has held various roles in organizations such as Eurasian Resources Group and Business Science Corporation, and he holds a Master of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Current Role at American Tower
Brett Pollak serves as the Manager of Financial Modelling and Analysis at American Tower, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for developing financial models that support strategic decision-making and financial planning. His expertise in quantitative modeling and reasoning is applied to enhance the financial performance of the organization. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he has contributed significantly to the financial analysis processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Eurasian Resources Group
Before joining American Tower, Brett Pollak worked as a Financial Planning Analyst at Eurasian Resources Group from 2016 to 2019 in Luxembourg. During his three-year tenure, he focused on financial planning and analysis within the mining sector. His role involved understanding the economic factors affecting the mining value chain, which included exploration and marketing.
Background in Mining Engineering
Brett Pollak studied Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 2016 to 2019. His educational background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of system architecture and functionality within the mining industry. This knowledge supports his specialization in process design and implementation.
Career Progression and Roles
Brett Pollak has held various positions throughout his career, starting as a Graduate Trainee at Daimler Chrysler from 2005 to 2006. He progressed to become a Credit Analyst at the same company for nine months in 2006 to 2007. He then served as Special Projects Manager at Central Rand Gold from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Senior Consultant at Innovsite from 2010 to 2011. He worked as a Senior Business Consultant at Business Science Corporation from 2011 to 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Expertise in Mining Finance
Brett Pollak possesses strong skills in quantitative modeling and reasoning, particularly within the context of mining finance. His deep understanding of the technical and economic factors across the mining value chain enhances his ability to manage stakeholder relationships at the executive committee level. His expertise supports effective decision-making processes in financial planning and analysis.