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After studying and working abroad for over 20 years, I returned to South Africa in 2005 as Director of ALW Estates (now ALW Properties), my family's business. I now hold the post of Managing Director and am committed to driving the company forward, expanding our development and property portfolio and focusing on green building.
With both my father and grandfather being involved in the family property development business, you could say that I have building in my blood. After completing a BSc in Engineering through the Main Maritime Academy, I went on to work and live abroad for a number of years, most notably in Switzerland, before returning to South Africa to join the family business.
In 2005 I was brought on board as Director of ALW Estates, managing the company's impressive property portfolio. I was responsible for consolidating the portfolio and investigating specialised property management systems and technology to streamline operations.
Today, the business has grown to include multiple new development projects that have extended the company's footprint well beyond its humble beginnings as a one-man construction company.
I'm passionate about how the construction industry is evolving, especially its evolution to include technology and green principles, my current focus is on how we can incorporate these changes into our own portfolio of properties and developments.
