Adele Lubbe
About Adele Lubbe
Adele Lubbe is a Finance Business Partner at Arup in London, with a background in portfolio management and general management in South Africa.
Current Position at Arup
Adele Lubbe currently holds the position of Various to Finance Business Partner at Arup in London, United Kingdom, starting from 2007. In her role, she manages a Finance Support Team of five members, overseeing financial activities and ensuring accurate bid submissions. Adele's contributions are critical to the finance department, ensuring the company’s financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at Trafalgar Property and Financial Services
Prior to her position at Arup, Adele Lubbe worked as a Portfolio Manager at Trafalgar Property and Financial Services from 2004 to 2007 in South Africa. During her tenure, she successfully handled various aspects of portfolio management, contributing to the growth and stability of the company’s extensive property and financial portfolio.
Role at Midas Auto Experts
Between 2001 and 2004, Adele Lubbe served as the General Manager at Midas Auto Experts in South Africa. Her role encompassed overseeing all operational aspects of the company, ensuring smooth daily operations, and driving business performance. Her leadership was pivotal in maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.
Education
Adele Lubbe completed her high school education at Parel Vallei High School, attending from 1996 to 2000. The foundational education provided by this institution has supported her in achieving significant career milestones in the financial sector.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Adele Lubbe played a crucial role in restructuring the ITC Group into Advanced Digital Engineering in 2018, supporting over 350 specialists and generating over £40 million annually. She developed and implemented financial awareness training for project managers, which improved financial oversight and decreased reliance on the finance team. Additionally, she successfully turned around the financial performance of Energy Consulting South, shifting from a 10% loss to an 11% profit by year-end, and enabled the Bid Team to secure an £11.5 million programme over three years through detailed financial models and rate analysis.