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