CONTRIBUTORS
CONTRIBUTORS
BIOGRAPHIES
ANTHONY TURTON
Anthony Turton holds two professorships , one in the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State and the other as UNESCO Chair in Groundwater Management at the University of Western Cape . He is also the founding director of the Ecological Engineering
Institute of Africa where he is focusing on mainstreaming solutions , most notably with the development of an engineered wetland that is being patented . His most recent work is in the mining sector where he specialises in the development of strategies and technologies to mitigate the risk arising from the uranium contamination in Johannesburg and acid mine drainage ( AMD ) as the gold industry reaches the end of its productive life .
BARBARA SHINGLER
As Managing Director and majority shareholder of Ballito Estates ( Pty ) Ltd , Barbara has been involved in sectional title management since 1975 . In 2007 , she completed her LLB law degree , in 2008 was admitted as an advocate . She is currently a member of the National Association of Managing Agents ( NAMA ) KZN Branch and was Chairman from 1997 to 2013 . She has a Lifetime Appointment as Director on the National Board of NAMA .
ESTATE LIVING
The dynamic duo of Jaimé-Lee Gardner and Louise Martin are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to spotting opportunities and setting up strategic communication models for the residential estate industry . Strategic relationships , unique content and attention to detail have positioned their business , Estate Living , as the resource and conduit to the estate market , creating a network of possibilities and solutions for developers , management and residents alike .
Jaimé-Lee is an entrepreneur and visionary who enjoys business development and building value . Estate Living was her way of bridging the gap encountered when it came to overall availability of information in the industry . Her expertise lies in developing action-based business plans and sales strategies which stem from years of varied experiences and problem solving in the industry , from both B2B and B2C aspects . Exceptionally energetic , this forward thinker has a passion for digital media and communication . Louise Martin ’ s strengths lie in creative concepts , production , scheduling and roll-out . A proven ability to turn ideas into unique content , and the savvy ability to distribute it strategically . She is passionate about the Estate Living brand and culture of community , and uses her passions to empower Estate Living ’ s followers through engaging and relevant information . Her mission is to share the incredible beauty and diversity available at some of the best addresses in the world , and bring the community together through shared experiences .
This killer combo of fearless women identify gaps in the market and develop solutions based on its needs . They have the ability – and charm – to find support for strategies , build strategic partnerships and fund them . Estate Living is living proof of all of this combined , and through their efforts it has become a globally recognised offering , the official meeting place of the residential estate community , and the patron of access into these once private estates .
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