ADVERTORIAL
STEERING THE TWO OCEANS SHIP
A new Chair and Vice Chair have been elected to head up the Two Oceans Marathon NPC as the appointment of a new Board for 2024-2025 has been finalised .
On 26 September , the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Two Oceans Marathon ( TOM ) NPC was held in Cape Town , and seven new directors were elected to serve on the TOM NPC Board , alongside the five directors already on the Board who will fulfil their mandate . Furthermore , Ms Toni Cavanagh was elected as the new Chairperson of the TOM NPC , while Mr Angelo Kriger , chair of the Race Advisory Committee , now also assumes the role of Vice Chairperson .
The following new directors were elected to serve on the Two Oceans Marathon ( TOM ) NPC Board :
• Mr David Beard ( Ordinary Member )
• Dr Andrew Bosch ( Western Province Athletics )
• Mr Mokaedi Dilotsotlhe ( Ordinary Member )
• Mr Craig February ( Celtic Harriers )
• Ms Helga Nefdt ( Celtic Harriers )
• Mr Kevin Peters ( Western Province Athletics )
• Ms Nombini Zaku ( Western Province Athletics )
The above new directors will fulfil their mandate on the Board of Directors alongside :
• Ms Toni Cavanagh ( Ordinary Member ) – Chairperson
• Mr Angelo Kriger ( Celtic Harriers ) – Vice Chair
• Mr Ian McDonald ( Celtic Harriers )
• Mr Ashraf Orrie ( Ordinary Member )
• Mr Allan Ryninks ( Western Province Athletics )
The TOM NPC Board comprises equal numbers of directors ( four each ) from Celtic Harriers , Western Province Athletics and the Western Province athletics clubs .
NEW LEADERSHIP
Toni Cavanagh was appointed to the TOM NPC board in 2023 , and brings a wealth of expertise as a general manager and director with top corporate brands . Leveraging her extensive leadership experience , she led the TOM Expo Committee with exceptional success and contributed strategically to the Marketing Committee for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2024 .
“ As Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC , my vision for 2024 – 2025 is to embody the spirit of Ubunye , fostering togetherness and inclusivity . Together , we will elevate this iconic event as a beacon of hope , unity and endurance , inspiring every runner to strive for personal growth and every spectator to witness the triumph of human will ,” says Toni .
Her running resumé includes nine marathons and many half marathons and trail events . Toni ’ s race tally not only reflects her dedication to the sport , but is also mirrored in her passion for the running community she serves : “ Dedicating your time to others turns their potential into greatness , creating a ripple effect of positive change ,” she says .
New Vice Chair , Angelo Kriger , is a Captain in the South African National Defence Force ( SA Navy ), and he joined the TOM NPC Board in 2022 . Angelo says he looks forward to further augmenting cohesive , cross-departmental planning for race day and making further positive contributions to enhance ‘ the world ’ s most beautiful marathon ’. As the holder of 13 Two Oceans Half Marathon medals , Angelo is a proud TOM Blue Number Club ( BNC ) member .
New TOM NPC board member , Mr Mokaedi Dilotsotlhe , is also a Blue Number Club ( BNC ) member and brings his extensive executive corporate experience to his appointment as Chair of the Finance Committee .
The Two Oceans Marathon NPC , Race Manager and Office extends its very best wishes to the Board as they lead the organisation going forward .
Images : Courtesy TOM NPC
The new TOM NPC Board , from left to right : Mr Mokaedi Dilotsotlhe ( Chair of the Finance Committee ), Mr Angelo Kriger ( Vice Chair ), Ms Toni Cavanagh ( Chairperson ), Mr Ashraf Orrie , Mr Ian McDonald , Mr Ashraf Orrie , Mr Allan Ryninks , Mr David Beard . ( Missing from this picture : Dr Andrew Bosch , Mr Craig February , Ms Helga Nefdt , Mr Kevin Peters , Ms Nombini Zaku .)
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