One of two executive directors, I am responsible for managing the thought leadership division of Trialogue. This includes overseeing the annual Business in Society Handbook and conference, as well as the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, Trialogue Academy, webinars and other thought leadership research, publications and platforms. I also manage advisory projects with blue-chip South African companies, including developing corporate social investment (CSI) and sustainability strategies, reviewing/evaluating CSI programmes and projects, and structuring and drafting sustainability and integrated annual reports.

During my six month contract at TSI I assisted them to develop a research capability. I also analysed past grants and systems and then redesigned the grant making process and tools (including the application forms, assessment criteria, summary reports and sector classifications).

During my time at NPC I managed the development of NPC’s international strategy as a consultant based in South Africa. Prior to that I was based in London and managed a team of 12 research analysts and participated in the management team of the organisation. I conducted extensive research and detailed analysis of numerous charities as a senior research analyst and published a number of reports and articles.

Promoted rapidly from analyst through to manager, my responsibilities included: project management of client projects addressing strategic issues of large companies; sales; management of strategy training in Australia & New Zealand; and involvement in recruitment.