Born: Scotland. Educated: Durban, South Africa. First job: Barclays Bank. Freight industry start: Needed a halfday position around the time my children started high school and only half day available was with King & Sons in the then newish container department, locating lost containers. I had never given shipping a moment’s thought let alone even heard of a container. I remember asking how anything so huge could get lost. Influential person in shaping your career: Lawrie Bateman with whom I have worked for more than 20 years. Recipe for success: A sense of responsibility to the job, the company and one’s clients. Business icon: Hardly an icon but I have always been impressed by the success of Carrol Boyes, She started out from scratch and has empowered many disadvantaged women and aspiring young designers as she worked towards the phenomenal international acclaim of her quirky pewter, stainless steel and aluminium tableware. Meaningful quote: Don’t compromise yourself – you are all you’ve got. Janis Joplin. Outside interests: Classical music, art, good theatre, literature, Vin Rouge – perhaps the last shall be first. Definite aversion to physical exertion.
