Ernes Smit CA(SA) has extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently serving as Director of SG&A Accounting for EMEA at 3D Systems Corporation. Previously, Ernes held several key positions at Efficient Group (Pty) Ltd, including Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Boutique Collective Investments and Chief Operating Officer for the Financial Services Cluster. Additional roles include Executive: Finance at the Financial Services Cluster, Financial Manager at Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited, Assistant Audit Manager at Netcare Ltd, and various positions at KPMG South Africa, culminating in Audit Manager. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (B.Com.Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Pretoria.