My Story

Who I Am

People often ask me how a chartered accountant from Australia ended up advising embassies, shaping governance frameworks, and facilitating diplomatic collaborations across continents. The truth is, it's never been about numbers or policies. It's always been about people.

I was raised with the belief that leadership means serving, not ruling. During my early career at public institutions in South Africa, I witnessed firsthand how systems collapse when governance loses touch with humanity. That experience sparked something deep within me. I realized my calling wasn't just to solve problems but to reimagine how institutions can align, collaborate, and transform together.

This calling has guided me across sectors, countries, and disciplines. I've advised organizations ranging from the National Treasury of New South Wales to KLM/Air France. I've contributed to European Social Fund strategies and eventually found my way into the world of diplomacy. When I pursued my PhD in Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness, it wasn't for academic recognition. I needed to ground my practical work in theory that could drive meaningful change in the real world.

Through all these experiences, my core purpose has remained unwavering. I help institutions - embassies, NGOs, ministries - unlock their full potential through ethical, strategic collaboration. My philosophy is simple yet profound: when done right, governance isn't about control. It's about connection.

Today, I partner with embassies and international organizations to build trust across borders. I design governance frameworks that amplify SDG impact, facilitate multilateral alignment, and transform diplomatic presence into diplomatic influence. Everything I create is rooted in transparency, shared purpose, and values.

This work runs deeper than professional ambition for me. It's intensely personal. I've seen the extraordinary possibilities that emerge when institutions operate with integrity, and I understand the consequences when they don't. Every project I undertake is guided by care, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to advancing humanity. One partnership, one alignment, one breakthrough at a time.

I'm not here to impress. I'm here to serve by helping institutions envision what they could become and walking alongside them as they become it.