Market research and business development in retail and services sector. Stakeholders include franchise retail groups, independent retailers, B2B Suppliers and retail developers. Specialize in feasibility studies for retail stores and mix-use developments, store roll-out plan strategies, business case compilation, franchise readiness assessments & business reviews. Being privileged to work with clients that are entrepreneurs and business leaders from various industries, has equipped me to think strategic, foster business growth, being adaptable, and effectively managing relationships with high-performing individuals. Key services and projects listed below:o Retail store and Shopping Centre feasibility studies by conducting fieldwork and utilising Geographic Information Systems (GIS), competitor analysis and demographic data. o Store footprint rollout planso Franchise readiness and business model development for clients across various industrieso Franchise reviewso Business case compilationo Customer surveys in Nairobi, Kenya.

My retail passion has driven me to own and experience franchised retail from an operational and management point of view. I took on all the responsibility of managing the store while still being full-time working as a Retail Consultant. I really enjoyed the entrepreneurial journey. I just love retail!

Senior Business Development Manager responsible for implementing value - add services to grow the business and pursue new growth opportunities for the business.

My role was to oversee and manage the FNB property department portfolio, consisting of all branch and ATM leases, as well as bank owned commercial (branch) and residential properties.- My role entailed end-to-end accountability for all activities related to the management of FNB leased and owned residential and commercial properties i.e. managing landlord and tenant relationships, negotiations, signing leases, property payment approvals and managing lease and owned property budgets.- The team reporting directly to me consisted of 14 property managers and 12 property administrators reporting to the managers.

- Started at the company when it only had four staff members and together with the team, built the company out to be arguably, the leading Retail Consultancy in South Africa. - As a Key Account Manager advancing into General Manager, responsibilities included meeting with the client to establish their requirements, deriving a project methodology, quotations, complete the project myself or managing the team assigned to the project.- My early experience in retail consultancy at a relatively small company, has equipped me with invaluable practical, strategic and management experience.