Finovate Advisory (Pty) Ltd

Robert Bougas is a Director at Finovate and leads the Advisory and Financial Management teams. A Chartered Accountant (SA), he specializes in the firm’s fractional service offering, with a focus on acting as a Fractional CFO to startups and scale-ups. His work spans financial strategy, international expansion, restructures, valuations, and financial modeling—helping businesses prepare for growth and investor readiness. Robert’s leadership emphasizes servant-hearted teamwork and delivering measurable value, bridging South African enterprises with global markets through structured, strategic solutions.

Francois O’Kennedy is the MD of Finovate, an Accounting and Advisory firm that specialises in Global Expansions, Inward Expansion and Fractional Finance Services for SA and International Clients. Finovate has a team of 40+ staff based in Cape Town and over 500 clients globally. Francois is known for strategic thinking, integrity, and servant leadership—combining faith, excellence, and purpose to drive lasting impact through business. Outside of work, Francois loves the outdoors, playing padel as well as spending time with family and friends.