As Head of Investor Relations and Impact at Metier, I have the honour of engaging with a variety of investors that recognise the potential of investing in the African continent with a trusted partner and I lead the charge towards our Impact mandate. Very apt as I am passionate about our continent, its potential and its people, and being intentional about making a positive social and environmental impact.I joined the private equity and venture capital industry when I became CEO of SAVCA in March 2017, after a rewarding 10-year career at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) with my last role being Director of Academic Programmes where I also served on the board of the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC), an international academic association that represents the Executive MBA industry.I find human and organisational behavior and development fascinating - seeing individuals and organisations reach their full potential makes me excited. During my time as a learning and development specialist focusing on management and leadership development, I gained valuable experience working with various companies across a wide range of sectors. I hold an MBA and Post-Graduate Diploma from GIBS where my MBA research focused on methods to develop a global mindset. I also hold a BCom Informatics and Honours in Business Management from UNISA, and a Certificate in Education, Training and Development from UJ.I am passionate about developing the private equity and venture capital sector in Southern Africa - given the need for investment in the region and the continent. Through personal experiences, I understand the complexities entrepreneurs face during the various stages of their business lifecycle and I am a regular contributor at various events to help entrepreneurs, and investors, understand the value and impact of private equity and venture capital - especially related to Africa.I am the mother of a stunning young man, wife to a strong minded gentleman, a motorbike/car enthusiast and I’ve represented my country at the World PowerLifting Championships. I am versatile and love to see the expression on peoples faces when they realise dynamite do come in small packages.