 Experienced planner in various fields, researcher, inventor, author, business developer, looking for new opportunities and experiences. Hard worker in difficult environments. Strong leader. Personal attributesFamily values - A fulfilled husband and father who practices in the skill ofunconditional love, while experiencing the deep joy of family independenceLife-long scholar - A life-long scholar, energised by new challenges, making adifference and continuously pushing the envelope to create personal and institutional valueSense of higher purpose - The role at the Romanian Industrial Group of Army (1977-1989) as well as an earlier tenure at The Working for WaterProgramme involvement in value-adding projects, appeals to the need for a clear sense of higher purpose and making a difference to the quality of life of othersReflective practitioner - Involvement as CEO of Syringa Institute, allowscontribution to higher education in South Africa, and ensures an approach to work as a reflective practitioner approachServant leader - A committed leader who is actively involved in community projects and leadership development