Experience

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  Hurst & Wills Ltd

  • London, United Kingdom & South Africa

  • Director

    • Jun 2012 - Present
    • London, United Kingdom & South Africa

    Working closely with industry professionals, developers and investors to facilitate overseas purchases and investments, building efficient profitable and sustainable portfolios. particularly between Europe & Africa. With an in-depth knowledge of the global markets, impacting factors, trends and citizen-by-investment programs, Lisa offers independent advice and access to individuals and institutions looking for tailored solutions.

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  Latitude

  • Malta

  • Strategic Partner

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Malta

    Latitude offers investment migration consulting services to our increasingly mobile client base. Our clients protect their families and their wealth against political & financial volatility and civil instability.

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  Africa Scotland Business Network

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Founding Board Member & Advisor

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    As a founding member of Africa Scotland Business network, I advise and participate in the organisation's goal to facilitate global trade, particularly between UK and Africa, through connection and collaboration. Africa Scotland Business network is home to a diverse and representative business community of multinational companies, African corporates, government agencies, investors, SMMEs, world first innovators, NPOs and entrepreneurs.

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  Nyathi

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Director

    • Mar 2021 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Imagine a world where quality of life is not determined by income, but is instead the measure of our society Nyathi develop communities and nurture neighbourhoods through interventions, creating property development solutions around modern living, work, logistics, and recreational space. Our approach is to curate intentional communities in which we address design, wellbeing, inclusion, social and financial equity.

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  Yethu Africa

  • South Africa

  • Director Brand Strategy

    • Apr 2020 - Present
    • South Africa

    'Yethu is a tech start-up that uses mini bus taxis, to provides access to delivery services for the underserved African township and rural consumer market.'Yethu forms part of a wider portfolio of businesses aimed at facilitating infrastructure though technology to improve economies and life in African townships, focussed on affordable housing initiatives, private schooling and community-owned retail.

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  Seeff Properties

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Senior Consultant

    • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Assisted in the launch of Seeff International, a division of the Seeff national brand, based in Cape Town. My role involved overseas stock selection, laising with developers and curating a portfolio of international property to offer the Seeff clientele. Traveled all over the UK, Portugal, and Germany, securing mandates for South Africa, then putting together marketing plans for the launch of their products in SA. Training up local staff on the ground, helping them to understand the international market, and dealing with specific client queries, guiding them through the complexities of foreign property investment.

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  Urbanity London

  • London

  • Director

    • Mar 2007 - Jun 2013
    • London

    Launched the UKs first corporate image consultancy for men, developing the business plan, executing marketing strategies and driving business development.Developed international business relationships with prestigious global brands, whilst strategically cultivating partnerships & cross-marketing opportunities with companies.Conducting image, colour & brand analysis for a variety of exclusive private clients, as well as larger known companies. This involved determining client brief, developing innovative solutions and creating visual presentations for approval. Attending, and often organising, events and fashion shows including collaborative events with our partners; this included negotiating cross-company deals on marketing, actual event planning, and providing comment for national press publications to guarantee PR exposure.

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  Nevs Model Agency

  • London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore,

  • Model

    • Jan 1997 - Dec 2006
    • London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore,

    International model, traveling,and representing brands worldwide including Pantene, Clinique, and Sony