‘Don’t undermine your capabilities’

Born: Johannesburg. First Job: IGI (Insurance Company). Freight industry start: Working in the marine insurance industry it was a natural progression when employed at Micor Insurance Brokers who were owned by Micor Shipping. Industry challenges: This depends on one’s foresight – where there are challenges there are opportunities. Don’t undermine your capabilities, know your value and don’t ask for anything less. Women by nature are “carers” – balance between one’s career and family is of the utmost importance. Influential person in shaping your career: The people and peers that I have dealt with at various companies have made a significant impact on shaping my career. Best personal achievement: Achieving Springbok colours in Action Netball. Best professional achievement: I believe that the best is still to come! A year after being at Aon I was made responsible for developing sub- Saharan Africa marine business. Recipe for success: Don’t compromise or take second-best – be true to yourself! If you are not happy move on! Business icon: Jack F. Welch ex CEO of GEC. Meaningful professional quote: If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere. Henry Kissinger. Meaningful sport quote: I hate losing more than I love winning. Outside Interests: Sport (netball, cricket and gym), fashion designing, gardening, cooking and spending quality time with my family and friends.