Monique Raats

Background

About Monique Raats

Monique's approach to leadership is simple: she aims to be the kind of leader she would want to work for.Monique is a multi‑skilled Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles across a broad range of industries, including retail, commercial property management, construction, mining, and manufacturing. Throughout her career, she has built and led high‑performing finance teams, established finance functions from the ground up, and implemented robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.She brings strong analytical capability and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset, with highly developed skills in detailed analysis, problem‑solving, and commercial decision‑making. She is experienced in partnering with executive leadership teams, providing clear financial insight, and supporting strategic outcomes across multiple business functions.In addition to her corporate experience, she has served as an executive committee member and board member of an athletics club, where she has contributed to governance, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. This role has strengthened her understanding of board responsibilities, risk management, and collaboration with external stakeholders, including governing bodies and local councils.As both a people leader and business partner, she is passionate about developing capability, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where teams can perform at their best while delivering sustainable commercial outcomes.