Yvonne Pennington

Yvonne has made a sterling contribution to BirdLife South Africa over many years. She has been involved with Sandton Bird Club for thirty years, including in leadership positions. Yvonne has served as a co-opted Board member of BirdLife South Africa from July 2015 to March 2019 and, from 2019, Yvonne was appointed to the Board […]

Mbali Mackenzie

Mbali is a driven and dynamic marketing professional originally from Durban and now based in Johannesburg. She holds a BA (Hons) in Strategic Brand Communication from IIE-Vega School, as well as a BCom and BCom (Hons) in Marketing Management from the University of Pretoria. With extensive experience in marketing and strategic brand communication, she brings […]

Nicolette (Nicky) Forbes

Nicky is a former chairperson of BirdLife eThekwini KZN. She is a trained ecologist, has a MSc degree, and is a knowledgeable birder. Her company is actively involved in estuary management, habitat restoration and environmental compliance. She has extensive IT experience. Nicky is a member of a number of national and international bodies. She has […]

Matthew Biden

Matthew is an avid birder, and passionate conservationist. He has a Business Science degree and an honour’s degree in finance from the University of Cape Town. He also has an MSc in Environmental Sciences from Oxford University. He spent four years at one of London’s leading corporate advisory boutiques where he advised on mergers, acquisitions […]

Galeboe Modisapodi

Galeboe was born in Parys. He is a law graduate from the then University of Natal, Durban, having obtained B. Proc. LLB. He also obtained a Management Development Programme and Strategic HR Certificate from the Gordon Institute of Business Science. He has been employed as an HR professional for the past 20 years. He is […]

Linda Hart

Linda holds an MBA in Business Administration and is currently exploring development opportunities within the leadership and behavioural economics fields. Aside from being a skilled developmental facilitator for entrepreneurs and a SETA accredited assessor, Linda is also an inspirational speaker, a personal development facilitator, business mentor, world traveller, nature lover and avid wild- and birdlife […]

Jason McCormick

Educated at Michaelhouse and Stellenbosch University, Jason is a licensed pilot, avid naturalist and conservationist at heart. He joined McCormick Property Development in 2002 and was appointed as MD in 2011. Under his leadership, over half a million sqm in GLA have been added to the MPD portfolio. In June 2018, he was appointed CEO […]

David Chamberlain

David is a born and bred Pretorianer. After five years at Hilton College, a year in the Air Force Gymnasium and four years at UCT (B. Comm., BA (Hons.) Econ.), he moved back to Pretoria and has worked in the family hardware business ever since. He has served on the boards of the St Mary’s […]

Ismail Bhorat

Ismail is the Executive Director of Melomed Hospital Holdings. After completing his schooling at Diocesan College (Bishops) in 2001, Ismail pursued a Business Science degree at the University of Cape Town, majoring in Finance and Accounting. Ismail then joined the Melomed Group where he has been instrumental in growing the group over the past 12 […]

Philip Calinikos

Philip is a Chartered Accountant by profession and advises on accounting and financial matters. He has previously served as Chairperson of the BirdLife South Africa Board, and as Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee of BirdLife South Africa. He is a passionate birder and citizen scientist. He served as Chairman and Treasurer of his […]