Safcor Panalpina’s first female director

Born: Germiston. Educated: Matric (Edenvale). BCom, LLB (UNISA), MBA (GIBS). First job: Accounts. Freight industry start: Stumbled into it – just another job. Industry challenges: Balancing work, family and health whilst managing the demanding hours required operating in the international industry. Influential person in shaping your career: My husband who has supported and encouraged me throughout my career. Best personal/professional achievement: Appointment as first female director to the Safcor Panalpina board. Recipe for success: Hard work, determination and having a great team to support me. Business icon: Brian Joffe. Meaningful quote: Treat others the way you like to be treated. Outside interests: Reading.