What I know inside out
Land access, resettlement, livelihoods, sustainability and just transitions.
- MSc in Managing Rural Development – University of London, Imperial College Wye.
- BA Honours in Geography and Environmental Sciences
- Higher Diploma in Education – University of the Witwatersrand.
Versatility in connecting investment with real social impact, ensuring development benefits communities, and working with international finance institutions, governments, and the private sector.
I love working with spatial data, planning and legal frameworks and the precision required to uphold rights and accountability.
Doing something right is as important as doing it in the first place.
Trying to make ES&G, the SGDs and CSR have a meaningful impact.
Hitting fuzzy yellow balls competitively, intelligent podcasts, ecological artists and three chords music.
My contribution is to balance investment goals with the rights and needs of local communities. Big developments can bring real benefits, but only if they are fair and practical. My work ensures that the people most affected, especially the poor, landless, and marginalized, aren’t just considered but genuinely included. Done right, this creates stability for businesses and lasting improvements for communities.
More than policy, corporate sustainability needs to be practical, structured, and outcome-driven. I have worked on land access, resettlement, and social risk management for companies looking to align their investments with responsible business practices and secure an enduring social licence to operate. My focus is on developing clear implementation plans that balance business goals with long-term social impact, ensuring projects are strategic, compliant, and sustainable.
Going forward, I’m focusing more on climate risks, the shift to low-carbon energy in rural economies, and responsible business practices. The world is changing fast, and my job is to help companies and policymakers adapt in a way that makes sense, both for people and the planet.
- 50+ assignments completed: Technical expertise in land access, resettlement and livelihoods restoration across 41 countries.
- 16 years as an independent consultant: Delivered high-impact solutions across multiple sectors, including renewable energy and mining.
- 12+ years as a full-time employee: Positions with RSK, Steyn Reddy Associates, Intersocial, NIRAS, ORGUT, Legal Aid Board, Scanagri, Danagro, CarlBro and others.
- Extensive international experience in Southern and East Africa, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Western Asia.
So far I have worked on projects in over 41 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia, including:
Europe: Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Sweden, Türkiye, Uzbekistan
Africa: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, eSwatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Middle East: Iraq, Kurdistan Regional Governorate (KRG) of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Palestine,
Asia: Pakistan, Uzbekistan
Southeast Asia & Pacific, Timor-Leste.
