Anees Pretorius
About Anees Pretorius
Anees Pretorius is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bean, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in management consulting and auditing, having held various positions at EY, Deloitte, and The Siegfried Group.
Current Role at Bean
Anees Pretorius serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Bean since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's strategic direction and overseeing its operations. His experience in management consulting and auditing informs his approach to business leadership. Under his guidance, Bean aims to innovate and create effective solutions in its industry.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Management
Prior to his current position, Anees Pretorius worked at EY as a Management Consultant for one year in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area from 2013 to 2014. He also held various roles at The Siegfried Group, including Director from 2018 to 2020 and Associate Director from 2017 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His background in consulting has equipped him with skills in strategic planning and team management.
Audit and Assurance Background
Anees Pretorius has a solid foundation in audit and assurance, having worked at EY as an Audit & Assurance Manager from 2014 to 2016 and as an Auditor at Deloitte from 2010 to 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa. He also served as an Audit Senior at Deloitte for three months in 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience has contributed to his expertise in financial oversight and compliance.
Educational Qualifications
Anees Pretorius studied at the University of Cape Town, where he achieved a Bachelor of Business Science (B.Bus.Sc) with a focus on Accounting and Finance. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA). His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional endeavors in finance and management.
Professional Interests and Philosophy
Anees Pretorius is motivated by goals and aspirations, focusing on inventive and creative ways to perform tasks. He is fascinated by ideas and enjoys making connections between seemingly unconnected theories and concepts. He emphasizes leveraging the strengths of different personalities within teams to enhance project outcomes and expresses gratitude for the opportunities he encounters in life.