Head Office Team

Mike Hindle - Managing Director

• 30 years experience as a business broker.

• Operated as a residential Estate Agent for 6 years

• Extensive experience in all aspects of business

• MD of the largest Business Broking group in South Africa

• EAAB member for over 30 years

• Author of “How To Buy & Value A Business”

• Seminar Trainer for “How to Buy & Value a Business”

• Has produced the detailed guide for Business Brokers

• Champion for the ethical role of the EAAB in protecting consumers and educating the Business Broking industry

• Assisting previously disadvantaged individuals in acquiring businesses through the Khula Guaranteed Scheme, Umsobomvu Youth Fund and National Empowerment Fund

• Implemented nationwide business owners training courses “How to Run Your Own Business”

• Members of the Institute of Estate Agents for 15 years

• Treasurer of the Institute of Estate Agents, Durban & Coastal Branch

With 30 years in the business broking field, and 6 in real estate, Mike is one of the most experienced business brokers in the country. His company, Aldes Business Brokers, established in 1978, has grown from strength to strength and now boasts 50 Southern African independently owned and managed franchises.  This wide- reaching national coverage has allowed Aldes to compete as the leader in the industry providing their clientele with easy access to the services offered: assistance with the purchase and sale of all businesses, mergers and acquisitions, valuations, finance guidance, training and a massive database of businesses for buyers to select from.

Mike’s training manual for the CBBR course (Certificate of Business Broking Realtors) was used by the Institute of Estate Agents for business broking and he  has written numerous articles for various media forms as well as appearing on TV.  His Book "How To Buy & Value A Business" is a definitive guide for all first time buyers and as an offshoot, a seminar with the same name is run countrywide for the public.  Aldes’ formulations on valuing businesses are now widely used the industry over.   

Mike has been a director of the Institute Of Estate Agents, Durban & Coastal Branch for many years promoting the interests of the business broking community.  A champion for the ethical role of the EAAB in protecting consumers and educating the Business Broking industry, Mike believes that “buyers of today are sellers of tomorrow” and you secure your reputation by treating people respectfully and fairly at all times. 

Assisting previously disadvantaged individual in acquiring their own businesses through various government schemes and funds (Khula Guaranteed Scheme, Umsobomvu Youth Fund, National Empowerment Fund etc) is one of the methods Mike feels Aldes can make a difference in South Africa. In addition, Aldes promotes training of business owners through the “How to Run Your Own Business Course” run on a national basis.

With an eye on the future, Mike’s goal is to move Aldes Business Brokers from its position in the top 10 brokerages in the world, to the number one spot.

Mike Hindle - Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Fax: 086 512 1685  email  mikeh@aldes.co.za  

View my blog http://aldesmikehindle.blogspot.com/

Michele Wright -Training Academy Director & Franchise Manager (C.B.B.R.)  (Certificate in Business Broking)

After completing her Bachelor of Social Science, Michele worked for a number of years in a corporate environment.  She then bought and ran her own business, an experience which has provided valuable insight into the daily intricacies of owning a business. Michele joined the Aldes team, and has completed her necessary fidelity fund qualifications.   

Call Michele Wright on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 082 924 5073 Email: broker20@aldes.co.za

View Blog http://aldesmichelewright.blogspot.com/

Ralph Mol  (C.B.B.R.)  (Certificate in Business Broking)

Call Ralph on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell 083 290 4010 or Email broker4@aldes.co.za

View my Blog http://aldesralphmol.blogspot.com/

Maurice on Cell: 082 812 3778  Fax: 086 586 6759 broker12@aldes.co.za

Graham Twigg - Broker

Graham has spent all of his working life in Sales and Marketing. He originally started in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and moved into the broader Healthcare Industry, specifically Surgical and Medical Products into the Hospital Market, and later successfully penetrating the Retail Sector, with a range of unique FMCG products, as Marketing Director of a prominent manufacturer of Surgical Dressings and Consumer Goods. Graham has also had experience in Real Estate, the marketing of below line branded advertising display material and of specialized manufactured packaging material. He has always enjoyed the challenges and disciplines of selling, and now, particularly those found in business broking, which require a very high level of professional standards, knowledge and integrity. 

Contact Graham on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 082 857 6323 Fax: 086 510 4831 Email: broker18@aldes.co.za

Cliff Bell - Broker

Cliff holds a BA Honours Degree in Economics, with an emphasis on Industrial and Developmental Economics, with further studies in Project Management. His experience over the past 21 years, which reached the Executive and Board level, has included: corporate and asset based finance; development and management of commercial and industrial property, as well as an Export Zone; and the marketing to and relocation of foreign companies to SA. Apart from holding the Managing Director position of a Provincial Investment Promotion Agency, he has served or serves on the following committee’s: Tourism Investment; Best Practice City Commission; Titanium Cluster; Port Liaison; Container Handling (Chairman); Italian and Swiss Chambers; as well as, Trade and Investment for the Durban Chamber (Vice-Chairman). He is married with one son and resides on the Berea.

Derek Elbourne - Broker

I hold a Senior Management Diploma from Stellenbosch Business School. I started my business career in banking and soon moved into a sales and marketing career firstly in the Pharmaceutical industry for 11 years and then into packaging industry for 17 years where I held the position of Sales Director, Commercial Director and finally Managing Director and Shareholder, opting to retire from corporate life at the age of 55.

I offer clients a high level of business experience and knowledge.

Contact Derek on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 083 708 1445 Fax: 086 546 0462 broker24@aldes.co.za

James Carroll - Broker

Born in England, educated in South Africa, I completed the examinations of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and was admitted as Associate and Fellow of these professional bodies respectively.

I gained 25 years experience in the textile industry of South Africa and held the positions of Group Financial Director of the world's largest group of manufacturers of blankets, and lastly, at holding company board level, was the director of Diversified Businesses and Negotiator of group deals. In the latter positions I was responsible for acquisitions and disposal of businesses.

For 16 years I have held the position of Financial Director of an NGO Hospital, and Managing Director of a 700 bed Specialist Hospital. In both positions restructuring of the establishments were undertaken.

I have an aptitude for getting to the roots of the business, downsizing, rightsizing and repositioning businesses to meet market needs.

Contact James on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 083 632 3235 Fax 086 549 4154 Email: broker15@aldes.co.za

Steve Patmore - Broker

After initially graduating in Psychology at University, Steve decided he was better suited to a business career and obtained qualifications from the Graduate School of Business leadership at UNISA. The majority of his experience has been gained in 25 years sales and sales management in the Information, Manufacturing and Financial Sectors.  Steve has also run his own business in the Health & Fitness industry and lately was involved in general management with total bottom-line responsibility in the Specialised Hardware Industry which encompassed both the retail and contract sectors of the industry. Steve is ready to assist  with a smooth and professional transaction.

Contact Steve on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 084 398 8554 Fax: 086 549 4157 Email: broker16@aldes.co.za

Albert Firmani - Broker

Although Albert was born and schooled in Durban he has spent most of his working life in Gauteng. After completing national service he became a draftsman and studied at Witwatersrand College for Advanced Technical Education obtaining T3 in mechanics. Not wanting to be office bound he moved into technical sales and thereafter became a partner in a contracting company which carried out projects on the mines and in the petro/chemical industry. During this time he discovered a need for more advanced and better priced equipment and started his own company importing and distributing machinery. With many years of experience as a small to medium size business operator Albert believes that he can offer constructive assistance to buyers and sellers.

Contact Albert on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) Cell: 076 772 6910 Fax: 086 549 4153 or Email: broker14@aldes.co.za

June Hindle: Web Administrator (C.E.A.) (C.B.B.R.)   (Certificate in Business Broking).

June has an administration background and has been involved in Aldes Business Brokers for several years. She is responsible for the growth and maintenance of Aldes very successful website, updating records daily, adding new businesses and interesting topics when available.

 June  on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337)  Email: june@aldes.co.za

Liz Laurent Financial Controller.  CBBR (Certificate in Business Broking).

Liz has been Aldes Group Financial Controller since 1993. She is responsible for the Trust Account and conveyancing of all the transactions within the group and plays an important part in the smooth running of Aldes.

Liz  on Tel: +27 31 82 ALDES (25337) liz@aldes.co.za