Michael Whitaker
F +27 (0)11 562 1698
michael.whitaker@dlacdh.com
Johannesburg
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Summary Profile
Michael Whitaker is the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for managing the operations of the firm nationally. Michael has extensive management experience having worked both locally and internationally in various management roles. Michael is an admitted attorney with considerable operations management experience in the professional services environment, both locally and internationally.
Career
Michael began his career as a candidate attorney in 1985. He was appointed as an associate in 1987 and promoted to senior associate in 1989. Michael moved to Arthur Andersen as a manager in 1990 and was promoted to partner in 1995. In 2003, he joined Accenture. Michael moved to Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) as a director in 2006 and was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer in September 2008.
Education
- BA LLB, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Year of admission: 1987