Home / About CTICC / CTICC Leadership TeamCTICC Leadership TeamEXCO Members T. Taubie MotlhabaneT. Taubie MotlhabaneChief Executive OfficerTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa.T. Taubie MotlhabaneChief Executive OfficerTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa. Before taking up the position of CEO at the CTICC, Taubie held the role of Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention & Visitors Bureau.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management.T. Taubie MotlhabaneChief Executive OfficerTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa. Before taking up the position of CEO at the CTICC, Taubie held the role of Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention & Visitors Bureau.T. Taubie MotlhabaneChief Executive OfficerTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management.T. Taubie MotlhabaneChief Executive OfficerTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa. Before taking up the position of CEO at the CTICC, Taubie held the role of Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention & Visitors Bureau.Taubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa. Before taking up the position of CEO at the CTICC, Taubie held the role of Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention & Visitors Bureau.Claude PretoriusClaude PretoriusChief Executive OfficerClaude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude PretoriusChief Executive OfficerClaude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude PretoriusChief Executive OfficerClaude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude PretoriusChief Executive OfficerClaude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Claude PretoriusCHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICERTaubie is a seasoned executive offering over 29 years’ experience in the fields of tourism; communications; marketing; stakeholder relations; events, as well as general business management. Her education includes a Masters in Global Marketing from the University of Liverpool (UK), as well as a BA in Communication from North-West University in South Africa. Before taking up the position of CEO at the CTICC, Taubie held the role of Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention & Visitors Bureau.Claude has extensive experience in Tourism, Trade & Investment and Airline Route Development. His various roles have ranged from entrepreneur to providing leadership and services across all spheres of the private sector, government, and multi-national organisations. He comes to the Cape Town ICC with skills that are conducive to growing the centre’s positioning as a world class venue and destination for the MICE industry, as well as a good understanding of the value of cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement and relationship building.René Van Den HeeverRené Van Den HeeverGENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITALRené has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive.René has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive. Her experience has enabled her to achieve significant success in designing and implementing Human Capital strategies and objectives into tangible business solutions. She thrives in an agile, people centric and a values driven environment and has a deep-rooted passion for people and making visible changes in people’s lives, our communities and the organisation as a whole. She is responsible for leading Human Capital strategies in support of the business’s strategic objectives at the CTICC, with the core focus on attracting and retaining top talent, developing core capabilities through talent management and enhancing diversity and inclusion in our business.René Van Den HeeverGENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITALRené has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive.René has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive.René Van Den HeeverGENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITALRené has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive.René has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive. Her experience has enabled her to achieve significant success in designing and implementing Human Capital strategies and objectives into tangible business solutions. She thrives in an agile, people centric and a values driven environment and has a deep-rooted passion for people and making visible changes in people’s lives, our communities and the organisation as a whole. She is responsible for leading Human Capital strategies in support of the business’s strategic objectives at the CTICC, with the core focus on attracting and retaining top talent, developing core capabilities through talent management and enhancing diversity and inclusion in our business.René Van Den HeeverGENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITALRené has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive.René has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive. Her experience has enabled her to achieve significant success in designing and implementing Human Capital strategies and objectives into tangible business solutions. She thrives in an agile, people centric and a values driven environment and has a deep-rooted passion for people and making visible changes in people’s lives, our communities and the organisation as a whole. She is responsible for leading Human Capital strategies in support of the business’s strategic objectives at the CTICC, with the core focus on attracting and retaining top talent, developing core capabilities through talent management and enhancing diversity and inclusion in our business.René Van Den HeeverGENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITALRené has over 20 years’ of experience in Human Capital gained in mining, marine and manufacturing industries of which 15 years gained at Executive / Senior Management level. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resources Management and has completed various Senior Management development programmes to strengthen her skill as an HR Executive. Her experience has enabled her to achieve significant success in designing and implementing Human Capital strategies and objectives into tangible business solutions. She thrives in an agile, people centric and a values driven environment and has a deep-rooted passion for people and making visible changes in people’s lives, our communities and the organisation as a whole. She is responsible for leading Human Capital strategies in support of the business’s strategic objectives at the CTICC, with the core focus on attracting and retaining top talent, developing core capabilities through talent management and enhancing diversity and inclusion in our business.Wayne de WetWayne de WetCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERWayne holds a Honours in Accounting Science and is responsible for developing and implementing CTICC’s financial strategies. This includes the strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the Finance Department.Wayne de WetCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERWayne holds a Honours in Accounting Science and is responsible for developing and implementing CTICC’s financial strategies. This includes the strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the Finance Department.Wayne de WetCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERWayne holds a Honours in Accounting Science and is responsible for developing and implementing CTICC’s financial strategies. This includes the strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the Finance Department.Wayne de WetCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERWayne holds a Honours in Accounting Science and is responsible for developing and implementing CTICC’s financial strategies. This includes the strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the Finance Department.Wayne de WetCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERWayne holds a Honours in Accounting Science and is responsible for developing and implementing CTICC’s financial strategies. This includes the strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the Finance Department. He believes in facing challenges head-on, is results-driven, pays attention to detail, is analytical, able to make quick decisions when required, and enjoys empowering people.Tracy MkhizeTracy MkhizeCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERTracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School.Tracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School. Before joining the CTICC team she was a general manager in the hospitality industry. She is passionate about client satisfaction as well as improving the client experience, which is why she always pays attention to details and anticipates the customer’s needs.Tracy MkhizeCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERTracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School. Before joining the CTICC team she was a general manager in the hospitality industry. She is passionate about client satisfaction as well as improving the client experience, which is why she always pays attention to details and anticipates the customer’s needs.Tracy MkhizeCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERTracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School. Before joining the CTICC team she was a general manager in the hospitality industry. She is passionate about client satisfaction as well as improving the client experience, which is why she always pays attention to details and anticipates the customer’s needs.Tracy MkhizeCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERTracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School. Before joining the CTICC team she was a general manager in the hospitality industry. She is passionate about client satisfaction as well as improving the client experience, which is why she always pays attention to details and anticipates the customer’s needs.Tracy MkhizeCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERTracey holds a BSc degree from the University of Witwatersrand, a Higher Certificate in Business Management from Regenesys Business School and completed the Management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits Business School. Before joining the CTICC team she was a general manager in the hospitality industry. She is passionate about client satisfaction as well as improving the client experience, which is why she always pays attention to details and anticipates the customer’s needs.Leadership Team Arisha SukalooREVENUE MANAGER‘‘There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.’’ – Nelson MandelaArnolette FreeksEVENTS MANAGER‘‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou’’Clinton YonICT Service Delivery Manager“No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal.”Craig ClaassenSAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER‘‘Be true to yourself, be honest with others, and be the same person everywhere you go!’’Duane DudleyHEAD OF ICT‘‘It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.’’ – Marcus Tullius CiceroJamie ForknallBeverage and Restaurant Manager“There’s a way to do it better – find it”Lillian HlabanganeHEAD OF SALES‘‘If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth.’’Mashudu MbengeniFINANCE MANAGER‘‘Do today what others think of doing tomorrow.’’Mohammed HassimFinancial Accountant‘‘Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.’’Olivia BruceHEAD OF MARKETING‘‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind.’’Phindile SekoweEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO‘‘Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.’’ – Anais NinPhumulani HlatshwayoMANAGER: EXHIBITIONS & OWN EVENTS‘‘Don’t talk about it, be about it’’Piet PoolPROJECT MANAGER‘‘The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self’’Roberto De CarvalhoEXECUTIVE CHEF‘‘If you never climb, you will never fail. But there would be no enjoyment living your whole life on the ground. Energy and tenacity overcome all things!’’Russell ElyHead of Food & Beverage“Application of humility is service” – Radhanath SwamiSibongile MagugwanaMANAGER: NATIONAL SALES‘‘Live life with no regrets and remember good days will bring you happiness and bad days bring you experience.’’Sibongiseni GceluEXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF‘‘Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limit.’’Sondie QamataBanqueting and Back of House Manager“Every player has a role, and every role has a player”Sydwell PhikeSNR SCM Practitioner: Contract Administration and Purchasing“Stay coachable through all ages of your life, never stop learning and listening”Willem ScholtzASSISTANT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” – Benjamin FranklinZanda van RooyenSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER“Be yourself”Zanoxolo FilifiliPARKING & LOGISTICS MANAGER‘‘You learn more from failure than from success.’’Zulfa PetersenCorporate Communications Manager“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever” – Walt Disney Maps & Directions ic_visitor_facilitiesCreated with Sketch. Visitor Facilities Universal AccessibilitySubscribe to our newsletterSign up for latest news and event info Newsletter Leave this field empty if you're human: