‘Challenges not gender-specific’

Full name: Linda Richardson. Current position: Freight manager - Mediterranean Shipping Company. Born: Cape Town. First job: Castlemarine Travel – berthing clerk on the mail ships S A Vaal and Windsor Castle. Freight industry start: Transferred from Castlemarine Travel to Freight Marine Shipping. Industry challenges: Not gender specific – to offer the best service levels to our valued Clients. Influential person in shaping your career: Colin Lambourne at Freight Marine Shipping. Best personal/professional achievement: It hasn’t happened to me yet as I haven’t reached the end of my tenure. One has to dream to be successful so ask me later. Recipe for success: Show passion and take pride in what you do. Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life... but by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed. Business icon: Nelson Mandela. Meaningful quote: A problem shared is a problem solved – and don’t forget to follow up in writing.