A mentor to Edge Growth ESD strategic investments, with the knock-on-effect of creating jobs and reducing poverty.

Growth Development Support - unlocking value in selected SME's by providing hands on-guidance and support in overcoming growth constraints to achieve a path to scale.

ENV&E are a rubber processing company which convert used tyres and conveyor belts into rubber crumb and reclaim

Manufacturer of rigid plastic paint containers with printed in-mould labels. Moved the paint industry from metal to plastic containers. Grew turnover from R10M to R80M between 2000 to 2004. Sold to Nampak

Fabrication of glass related products, namely shower doors, patio doors, windows and mirrors. Move from 8 depots with their own specialist transport, to creating innovative packaging that would support central distribution with a national carrier. Grew turnover from R8M to R75M between 1994 to 2004. Sold to Africa Glass Industries (AGI)

Rationalized the business, reducing product offering and shrinking the number of factories from 3 to 1. At the same time, developed a single "mother brand" strategy, working closely with a leading advertising agency. Instigated the change from expensive metal to plastic containers.

Subsidiary of PG Group. A fabricator/manufacturer of glass related home improvement products. Executive Member Glass SA : Incorporating both PG Glass and Pilkington Glass entities.

Positions held:-General Manager - Do It - Barlows. A chain of 4 DIY retail superstores 1983 - 1984Marketing Manager - Polycell Products 1984 - 1985Marketing Manager - Plascon Paints 1985 - 1988

Moved to South Africa to take up a position with the Edgars Group - Developing 3rd Generation Retail Stores.

Last positions held:-General Manager flagship 6 floor department store Birmingham - 1978 - 1981Assistant General Manager 175,000 sq ft flagship department store Oxford St London W1 1976 - 1978