I was born in Cape Town, South Africa and transferred by National Mutual firstly to Melbourne, Australia, and then Wellington, New Zealand, as the managing director of National Mutual Corporate Superannution Services.

I was appointed by Nelson Mandela as the first resident representative of the new South Africa in New Zealand.

I am a former New Zealand Race Relations Commissioner, and a Families Commissioner.

I currently chair a number of boards and am an advisor to the Police Commissioner.

My focus is on quality of ceremony and adding value - not a production line or revenue generator.

I am happy to officiate for a Koha.