I always wanted to be a school teacher and sports coach from as early as I can remember. Finally, after almost 15 years in large corporate roles I commenced developing a portfolio of businesses that have enabled me to achieve my career ambitions whilst pursuing my passion for teaching and sport. The latest addition to this portfolio is Futebol de Salão (Australia) which is the master franchisor for the Brazilian Soccer School and Socatots franchises in Australia. These franchises form the the largest soccer inspired early childhood development program in the world having developed over 2.5 million children in 55 countries. Futebol de Salão initially acted as a springboard for the international careers of Brazilian football stars such as Rivelino, Zico, Careca and Juninho. Brazilian Soccer Schools is a grassroots football organisation with a worldwide network of coaches that provides a unique but structured football education to children from the ages of 5-18 whilst Socatots is a leading provider of football-related physical development activities for young children aged between six months and five years.

Evaton is the leading designer and importer of sports trophies and corporate awards with a distribution network of 700+ retail outlets across Australia and New Zealand. 88 Sport supplies teamwear to community sports clubs and is the exclusive distributor of Stuart Surridge on-field and off-field apparel in Australia and New Zealand.

Relocated from Sydney to Johannesburg to establish Macquarie Real Estate Africa