Richard has been Director of the office since it opened
in January 1999. His previous experiences include employment as an export
manager for a South African export house, site manager for a large relief
operation in the Congo, and real estate in Canada. He has worked in seven
different countries on four continents. He has a B.A. from Alberta, an
M.A. from the London School of Economics and an M.B.A. from Western
Ontario
| Christophe Nairac (Trade
Advisor) |
Christophe works out of Mauritius. He has
experience in project related operations in both southern Africa as
well as the Indian Ocean islands. He has an M.B.A from Solvay
Business School in Belgium, an Honours Degree from Universidad
Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain and a B.A. from the University of
London in geophysical engineering.
|
| Charmaine Martin (Trade Advisor for
State of Pennsylvania) |
Charmaine joined the CGLG in 2000 after several
years working as administrator for the Africa Round-Table - an
association of corporate companies working across Africa. Her many
years of experience working with companies from an association and
then facilitation perspective are of great benefit. She is currently
studying a B. Commerce and is available for part-time administration
and outreach activities.
|
| Estelle Welgens (Trade Advisor for the
State of Ohio) |
Estelle has been involved in U.S. trade
facilitation since 2000 with the U.S. Commercial Service in
Johannesburg. She joined as a trade advisor in 2007. Estelle has
experience in industry research and has published several research
papers on behalf of a well-known information resource group in South
Africa. She has a BA (Hons) Information Science degree from the
University of Pretoria, and a National Diploma in Library and
Information Science from the Tshwane University of Technology.
|
| Linde Steyn (Trade Advisor for the State
of New York) |
| Linde worked as an high school educator for twelve
years. She obtained her Higher Diploma in Education at the
Potchefstroom Teacher Training College, specialising in Languages,
Social, Computer, as well as Sport Sciences and completed a course
on Adult Basic Education and Training. She also has a Diploma in
Accountancy Education from the University of South Africa. Through
her work as an educator and her involvement in sport, she has
experience in research and event planning and coordination.
|
| Andrea Floudiotis (Trade
Advisor) |
Andrea Completed his Honours in Psychology at the
University of Pretoria in 2007, then took 2008 off to qualify
for the Beijing Olympic Games before continuing with his studies
the following year. In 2009 he completed his Honours in International
Relations, after which, he joined Zurcom International as an Intern
International Trade Advisor in November 2009.
Andrea's studies and his travels as a professional athlete,
have afforded him an in-depth understanding of social, political, economic,
and development issues which have an increasingly important influence on
the international business arena.
|
| Association Memberships
|
Our office has membership in the following business
and policy circles:
|
American Chamber of Commerce in South
Africa
(ACCSA)
www.amcham.co.za |
South African Canadian Chamber of Commerce and
Business
(SACOB)
www.sacob.co.za
|
Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
(JCCI)
www.jcci.co.za |
Cape Town Regional Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
www.capechamber.co.za |
|
|
South African Institute of International
Affairs
(SAIIA).
www.saiia.org.za | |
