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Russel Edwards(II)

  • Production Finance and Accounting
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Russell Edwards is a finance executive with over 15 years of executive experience in the fintech, retail, and entertainment industries. As the Chief Financial Officer of General Entertainment at MultiChoice Group, he oversees the financial strategy and operations for Africa's leading broadcaster and streaming platform.

With a strong background in financial leadership, content investment, and strategic growth, Russell plays a key role in driving the business of film and television production, acquisition, and distribution across MultiChoice's satellite and streaming platforms. His expertise spans financial structuring, deal-making, and optimizing content monetization in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Before joining MultiChoice, he held CFO and leadership roles in fintech and e-commerce. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having completed his articles at PwC.
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    Diepe Waters (2022)
    Diepe Waters
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Production Finance and Accounting
    Magda Louw (2023)
    Magda Louw
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Production Finance and Accounting
    Skemergrond (2024)
    Skemergrond
    9.1
    TV Series
    • Production Finance and Accounting
    André de Villiers in 4x4 met André (2022)
    4x4 met André
    TV Series
    • Production Finance and Accounting(as Russell Edwards)

    Credits

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    Production Finance and Accounting



    • Grootplaas
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2019



    • Mevrou Fourie & Kie (2026)
      Mevrou Fourie & Kie
      7.0
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • 2026
    • Diepe Waters (2022)
      Diepe Waters
      8.8
      TV Series
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment: MNET
      • executive financial officer: video content: MNET
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET ...
      • 2023–2026
    • Suidooster (2015)
      Suidooster
      8.8
      TV Series
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNetainment - MNET (as Russell Edwards)
      • 2023–2026
    • Binnelanders (2005)
      Binnelanders
      7.8
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • head financial officer: MNET
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • 2024–2026
    • The Office (2026)
      The Office
      9.3
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - M-Net
      • 2026
    • Joanie Combrink, Albert Maritz, Jana Kruger, Jacques Bessenger, DonnaLee Roberts, and Ludwig Binge in Een Keer Om Die Son (2024)
      Een Keer Om Die Son
      8.3
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • 2024–2026
    • Ander Dam Se Eende (2026)
      Ander Dam Se Eende
      TV Series
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • executive financial officer: video contnt - MNET
      • 2026
    • Groen Namibie (2015)
      Groen Namibie
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • 2026
    • Overbergbewoners (2026)
      Overbergbewoners
      TV Series
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • executive financial officer: video contnt - MNET
      • 2026
    • Skemergrond (2024)
      Skemergrond
      9.1
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • 2024–2026
    • Brakpan Chronicles (2026)
      Brakpan Chronicles
      7.8
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment & video content: M-Net
      • 2026
    • Volspoed (2026)
      Volspoed
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment and video content: M-Net
      • 2026
    • Me, Him and You (2025)
      Me, Him and You
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • chief financial officer: video content - MNET
      • 2025–2026
    • Kokkedoor: Son & See (2025)
      Kokkedoor: Son & See
      TV Series
      • executive financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • executive financial officer: video contnt - MNET
      • 2025–2026
    • Unspoken War (2025)
      Unspoken War
      9.0
      TV Series
      • chief financial officer: general entertainment: M-Net
      • 2025

    Additional Crew



    • Youngins (2024)
      Youngins
      8.2
      TV Series
      • cfo: general entertainment - M-Net
      • 2024–2025
    • Binnelanders (2005)
      Binnelanders
      7.8
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • head financial officer: MNET
      • 2025
    • Die Nuusmakers (2025)
      Die Nuusmakers
      7.1
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: MNET
      • 2025
    • Reënboogrant (2025)
      Reënboogrant
      8.0
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: M-Net
      • 2025
    • The Mommy Club: From the Capital (2025)
      The Mommy Club: From the Capital
      7.8
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment and video content - M-Net (as Russell Edwards)
      • 2025
    • Adulting (2023)
      Adulting
      7.7
      TV Series
      • cfo: general entertainment - Showmax
      • 2025
    • Recipes for Love and Murder (2022)
      Recipes for Love and Murder
      7.5
      TV Series
      • cfo: general entertainment - MNET
      • 2025
    • Kites (2025)
      Kites
      • cfo: general entertainment - Showmax (as Russell Edwards)
      • 2025
    • Pheletso (2025)
      Pheletso
      • cfo: general entertainment - Showmax (as Russell Edwards)
      • 2025
    • Bet I Love You (2025)
      Bet I Love You
      • cfo: general entertainment - Showmax
      • 2025
    • Rico Immelman, Joshwin Dyson, and Zarelda de Bruin in Spooksoeker (2024)
      Spooksoeker
      7.7
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment & video content - M-Net
      • 2024–2025
    • Tiek Tok Boom! (2025)
      Tiek Tok Boom!
      • head financial officer: general entertainment and video content: M-Net
      • 2025
    • Like Pineapple on Pizza (2025)
      Like Pineapple on Pizza
      5.9
      • head of finances: general entertainment - M-Net
      • 2025
    • Arendsvlei (2018)
      Arendsvlei
      8.9
      TV Series
      • head financial officer: general entertainment - MNET
      • head financial officer: video content - MNET (as Russell Edwards, as Russell Edwards)
      • 2024
    • School Ties (2024)
      School Ties
      8.7
      TV Series
      • cfo: general entertainment
      • 2024

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