Out the Box CFO has been recognised as Cross-Border Finance Visionary of the Year 2025 – Africa by the Worldwide Finance Awards, hosted by Acquisition International. The award celebrates the firm’s role in guiding entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and globally active businesses through the complexities of international finance, tax, and strategy.
Out The Box CFO (2025 Winner: Worldwide Finance Awards) – Acquisition International
Why clients choose Out the Box CFO
In today’s globalised business environment, navigating multiple jurisdictions can be daunting. Out the Box CFO helps clients overcome these challenges by providing:
- Cross-border CFO services – supporting businesses with structures across South Africa, the USA, Mauritius, the UK and the UAE.
- Personal CFO services – helping high-net-worth individuals manage wealth, tax, lifestyle, and succession seamlessly.
- Virtual CFO solutions – empowering growing businesses with scalable financial leadership and cloud-based reporting.
This recognition reflects the firm’s ability to simplify complexity, bringing clarity and confidence to clients with international ambitions.
The team behind the impact
At the heart of Out the Box CFO is a highly experienced leadership team: Adri Muller, Founder and Chartered Accountant (SA), and Coba van Griethuysen, Senior Associate and Chartered Accountant (SA). Together, they bring decades of expertise in international tax, strategy, and financial leadership. Backed by a dedicated team of employees, consultants, and a trusted network of specialist partners across multiple jurisdictions, they deliver tailored, cross-disciplinary solutions that seamlessly integrate both business and personal financial needs.
Expanding global presence
To better serve clients across borders, Out the Box CFO has recently expanded with the opening of a new office in North Carolina, USA, strengthening its international footprint alongside its South African base. This milestone underscores the firm’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Recognition on the global stage
The Worldwide Finance Awards shine a light on innovation and excellence in the global finance industry. Out the Box CFO’s accolade highlights its unique role in bridging personal and business finance, while enabling clients to grow sustainably across borders.
“This award is an incredible honour and proof of the work we do every day,” says Adri Muller, Founder of Out the Box CFO. “Our mission is to provide expert financial leadership when clients need it most, whether that’s managing cash flow, navigating tax complexities, or ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Ultimately, it’s about giving our clients the freedom to focus on growth with peace of mind.”
Looking ahead
With an expanding international presence and a strong leadership team, Out the Box CFO continues to strengthen its role as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders. The focus remains on empowering clients to make better, faster financial decisions, even in the face of today’s complex cross-border challenges.
What this means for clients
Out the Box CFO’s recognition as Cross-Border Finance Visionary of the Year 2025 – Africa is more than just an award. It represents the firm’s unwavering commitment to guiding clients through the financial, tax, and regulatory complexities of international business — and helping them thrive with confidence.