Who I Am
Decision support for boards and founders making high-stakes capital, infrastructure and growth choices
When the decision is expensive, you need clarity that holds under scrutiny.
I work with boards and founders to frame the real decision, build investment-grade options, make risk explicit, and stay close enough through execution that decisions translate into outcomes.
Typical scale: decisions in the R10m–R500m range.
Who this is for
You’re likely in the right place if:
· You’re facing a capital or infrastructure decision with meaningful downside risk
· Your team has numbers, but not decision clarity
· Stakeholders need a defensible rationale (board, funders, shareholders)
· Execution risk is high and you want a cadence that prevents drift
The decisions I support
Capital & funding: Structure, runway, covenant risk, and funder readiness — with options you can defend.
Infrastructure & bankability: Feasibility, lifecycle economics, phased capex choices, and bankability logic that stands up to scrutiny.
Growth & strategic decisions: Scaling constraints, expansion choices, trade-offs, and disciplined options that protect cash and momentum.
What you get
This is practical decision support — not vague advice.
You receive:
· Decision framing (what’s being decided and why)
· Investment-grade modelling with transparent assumptions
· Side-by-side option comparison (with constraints explicit)
· Scenario and sensitivity views (what moves the outcome)
· A board-ready pack (summary, recommendation, risks, next steps)
· Execution cadence where needed (scorecards, early-warning visibility, governance rhythm)
How engagements typically run
1. Diagnostic — align on the decision, options set, constraints, and required inputs
2. Decision Pack — model + options + risks in a board-ready format
3. Bankability / funding support — structure, narrative, lender/investor readiness
4. Execution oversight — a 90-day cadence to keep the decision alive in delivery
How I work
I’m relationship-driven, but rigorous:
· I build trust through clarity and follow-through
· I’m candid about trade-offs and risk (no drama, no theatre)
· I take ownership of the decision process, not just the spreadsheet
· I stay close through execution when value is at stake
How I Help
What I do
I provide decision support to boards and founders when the decision is expensive — typically in the R10m–R500m range — where capital, infrastructure, and growth choices shape the next 3–10 years.
My role is to bring clarity to complexity: define the decision, build the model that holds, surface the risks that matter, and stay close enough through execution that the work translates into outcomes.
Engagement paths
1) Board Diagnostic
Clarity first — before you spend money or burn time
Best for: unclear problem definition, competing views, messy inputs, early-stage uncertainty.
You receive:
· A short decision brief (1–2 pages): decision statement, options, key questions
· A structured input list (what we need and why)
· A recommended path: decision pack, funding support, and/or execution cadence
Outcome: alignment, speed, and a clear next step.
2) Decision Pack
Model + options + risks — board-ready and bank-ready
Best for: capex decisions, acquisitions, restructuring, pricing/tariff questions, infrastructure investments.
You receive:
· An investment-grade model with transparent assumptions
· Assumptions & methodology notes (so it survives scrutiny)
· Options comparison (returns/cost, cash impact, constraints, timelines)
· Scenario and sensitivity analysis (what moves the result)
· A board-ready pack: summary, recommendation, risks, next steps
Outcome: a decision you can defend — internally and with funders.
Email: cvz@pegada.co.za
3) Bankability & Funding Support
Make it fundable — structure, readiness, and credibility with capital providers
Best for: raising debt/equity, project finance readiness, capital restructuring, covenant/runway pressure.
You receive:
· Funding strategy and structure options
· A funder narrative that matches the model and risk profile
· A lender/investor pack (coherent, defensible, consistent)
· Runway visibility and covenant-risk view (where relevant)
· Support through funder Q&A to prevent process drift
Outcome: credibility with funders and fewer surprises mid-process.
4) Execution Oversight
90-day cadence — keep the decision alive in delivery
Best for: post-decision execution, high delivery risk, multi-stakeholder environments.
You receive:
· A 90-day execution plan and governance cadence
· KPI tree / scorecard aligned to the decision thesis
· Risk register with owners and mitigation actions
· Monthly board/founder update template (decision-oriented, not noise)
Outcome: momentum, accountability, early warning.
How I work
· Trust first: clear on what we know, what we don’t, and what must be proven
· Ownership: I don’t deliver and disappear
· Candour with respect: explicit trade-offs, explicit risk
· Discretion: board dynamics and capital conversations require it
· Commitment to outcomes: analysis exists to drive action
Boundaries
To protect quality and outcomes, I don’t position myself as:
· bookkeeping, tax, or finance administration
· routine monthly reporting “for the sake of reporting”
· compliance-as-a-service
Contact
If you’re facing a decision where the downside matters, start with a diagnostic. It’s the fastest way to clarify the real decision, the options set, the constraints, and the next step.
Email-first next steps
1) Book a board-level diagnostic
Email: cvz@pegada.co.za
2) Request a decision pack outline
Email: cvz@pegada.co.za
What to include in your email
· 2–3 sentences describing the decision you’re facing
· Your timeline and what’s driving urgency
· Key stakeholders involved (board, funders, shareholders, management)
· Any existing context documents (even if messy): proposal, numbers, draft model, pack, notes
Optional FAQ
- Do you still do “CFO work”?
I bring CFO-level credibility, but the offer is decision support for capital, infrastructure, and growth.
- Do you do bookkeeping / monthly reporting / compliance?
No — not as the core service. I focus on decisions where clarity and structure change outcomes.