Freight Personality Series - Pamela Yerushalmy

Full name: Pamela Yerushalmy Current position: General Manager, CMA CGM Agencies Born: Johannesburg Educated: Johannesburg First job: Eden Business School How did you get involved in the freight industry? Through Keith Leeshew, a manager at Safmarine at the time Most notable changes in the industry in your time: The absorption of various lines by virtue of acquisitions. Most influential person in shaping your career: Nobody in particular. Best personal achievement: Quitting smoking Best professional achievement: Appointment to senior management within a group I admire. Greatest challenge that SA faces: Crime Business icon you most admire: Richard Branson Most meaningful quote: If there was no change, there would be no butterflies Best other SA freight company: The Grindrod Group’s various divisions How do you approach problems – action or analysis first? Action Favourite reading: Non fiction Favourite airline: None Favourite holiday destination: India Your views on Transnet Freight Rail: The “Chief” can certainly make it happen, but it will take time. Your views on SA ports: Improvement noted. A great deal more required. Outside interests: I have a passion for art and SA craft. I paint but could never make a living from it, so I will stick to my day job.