What do you do in your day-day work? Financial reporting to support the various business units. Financial strategy for the organisation

Location:Midrand Johannesburg EWT Conservation Campus

Where did you grow up? JHB

What are your hobbies/things you like to do in your spare time?Trail running, listening to alternative indie rock, spending time with family.

Any pets? Two old Staffies

Favourite animal and why:  Leopard – pure beauty and power

Favourite food? Steak, Egg and Chips

Pet peeve? Racism and rudeness

Why did you want to work for the EWT? I wanted to be a game ranger when I was at school. After 20 years in the advertising game, I realised I was incongruent in the industry I was working in and the way I felt about the state of the planet – I needed to switch industry and find a more meaningful and purposeful role.

What excites you about this new position? I am deeply concerned about how we are destroying nature; this position gives me an opportunity to directly make a difference to the state of the planet.

What are you passionate about? Wellbeing, creating balance in the way we live.

What’ s the best advice you’ ve ever received, and who did it come from? Meditate and practice mindfulness daily – Eckhardt Tolle

What is your go-to feel-good song? Just say Yes – Snow Patrol