Successfully navigated the hotel through the financial crisis, 9/11 and SARS with an emphasis on protecting the integrity of the brand.

Personally engaged by Sol Kerzner to launch and position The Palace Hotel at Sun City, Gary Player professional golf course and club facility and the Table Bay Hotel (Cape Town) into the international arena.

During tenure with Sun International, was appointed by the South African government to plan and direct the inauguration for President Nelson Mandela in Pretoria, one of the largest gatherings of heads of states and international dignitaries from around the world. In addition, conceptualized, repositioned and did the brand roll-out for the new South African Blue Train.

Hired by owners, Equitable Investment Company, to create a world class lifestyle hotel and culinary destination from a distressed property. Successfully increased asset value for sale to the Orient Express Group.

Personally invited by Carolyn Hunt to participate in the start up of Rosewood Properties, including the development and launch of the Crescent Court Hotel, Private Membership Club and Spa.