Founded CCH (Cape Coastal Homes / City Country Homes) in 2006 - as a new generation virtual office estate agency created for entrepreneurial estate agents who strives to operate independently but still competitively. Members choose a commission split of their choice which is capped from R180 000 (company share) and allows for a real 100% commission earnings by the agent - without any franchise fees deducted.CCH is managed from a virtual office in Somerset West (Cape Town) with a satellite offices in the Whale Coast (Kleinmond). CCH estate agent teams are operating in the Cape Town metropole, West Coast (Langebaan, Yzerfontein and Darling areas), Cape Winelands, Whale Coast (between Rooi-Els and Stanford), the Garden Route (between George and Sedgefield as well as in Uniondale), Eastern Cape (Jeffreys Bay) as well as in Johannesburg (Randburg an Sandton areas). All estate agents have their own "tipping point" - i.e. moments in their career when they have outgrown the need to be dependent on a bigger brand and have decided to set sail towards transactional freedom and higher commission earnings. CCH provides independent agents with an online office system, administrative support & all marketing tools necessary to compete in the very competitive South African real estate market. CCH subscribes to more than 40 local and international websites. CCH member agents have access to an online office management system, personalized websites and marketing material, social media campaigns, a CRM (client relationship management) system, latest 3D virtual tours and continuous training. The CCH platform allows top agents to flourish. CCH understands that the top 20 - 30% of all estate agents will always transact or help to conclude the majority of property transactions. We believe that the passion, expertise and effort of the estate agent always outweighs "the myth of branding" at deal making time.

Received Platinum Status in 2004. Achieved 104th position internationally in 2004 and 49th in 2005 - for all RE/MAX agents outside North America (in 56 countries).

Marketing connoisseur quality coffee and equipment to the retail and corporate clients in Gauteng - via trade shows, continuous training of clients.

Owner manager of four coffee shops in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Got to know the wonderful world of coffee - not only from a retail perspective, but also through the uncompromising search for a perfect cup of coffee, "growing" a loyal clientele basis through a blend between a supportive system and a personal touch.

East European Directorate (Pretoria) 1988-1990South African Embassy (Moscow) 1991-1994Member of diplomatic team who established the South African Embassy in the Russian Federation.