Born: Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Educated: Unisa, Damelin. Business Management. First Job: Clerk for the Mine Workers’ Union. Freight industry start: Started out as a receptionist at Nantai Shipping in Braamfontein. Most influential person in shaping your career: Joey Trahms of Nantai Shipping – an admirable person and a woman who proved by her actions that anything is possible, even if you are a woman. Stefano Vigoriti, Inter Logistics MD – a tough Italian who encourages and challenges me daily. Best professional achievement: Managing Inter Logistics. Best personal achievement: Being able to take care of my mom who has Alzheimer’s disease. To have loving parents is a privilege and even though this disease is painful to watch, it pleases me to know she is at home in her own bed with loving people around her. No achievement can be better or more rewarding than giving back to my mom who has given so much to me and has encouraged me to achieve everything I set my mind to. Your recipe for success: Hard work, dedication, honour, integrity, passion and embracing each challenge by “making it happen”. Business icon: Donald Trump. Meaningful quote: I like thinking big. If you're going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big. Donald Trump Outside Interests: Travel, music and art.
