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Marilie qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1998, after which she worked at Deloitte & Touche in Cape Town, London and Brussels.

After returning to Cape Town in 2003, she fulfilled the role of Finance Director for South African operations at Panalux until she joined Sable International in 2008.

Marilie describes herself as meticulous, fair, committed and lucky. She loves rules and reasoning. She taught herself to read at age five and has not stopped. She is also a closet chef with a deep love for gnocchi.

Vera grew up in Cape Town and achieved her Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) Graduate Diploma after 5 years of studying Marketing.

Since graduating, Vera has worked at global advertising agencies as well as top South African corporates managing the brand, CRM and digital marketing for industry verticals such as banking, insurance, investment and local and offshore property.

Vera has over 25 years’ experience and believes that successful marketing combines the art of compelling creative messaging with the technical innovation of online platforms in order to create valuable client relationships, and ultimate sales.

In her spare time, Vera loves taking long walks in nature as well as expressing her creativity via home DIY and writing.

Tallulah started her professional career as an IT journalist for business technology media company, ITWeb, in 2010. While at ITWeb, she took on the role of social media manager and gained experience in digital marketing.

She joined Sable International in 2014 as a social media specialist and went on to head the content team before being promoted to the role of marketing manager.

Outside of work, she enjoys a wide range of creative hobbies from watercolour painting to knitting.

Zayaan graduated from the University of Cape Town with a degree in Film and Media Studies and started her career in lifestyle journalism at 24.com. After nine years, she moved on to freelancing before joining the Sable International marketing team in 2021.

Outside of work, she writes romance novels, enjoys being at the beach, spending time with her cousins and having dance parties with her kids.

Helen studied Journalism at Rhodes University and worked as a journalist before joining a New York-based company which produced B2B newsletters for top finance firms.

She joined Sable International in July 2024 as a content writer in the marketing department.

Outside of work, she loves travelling and spending time with friends and family. She lives in Muizenberg and enjoys body boarding and hiking.

André was born and raised in Cape Town and has lived an equal amount of time in the Northern and Southern Suburbs.

After completing his journalism studies, he pursued a career that let him practice as many kinds of writing as possible and produced content that ranged from educational to in-depth reporting and marketing materials.

He joined Sable International after working at Nexa Digital Marketing and allAfrica.com. As Content Writer, he produces varied content related to immigration and cross-border finance-related topics.

Outside work, he is a tech fan who enjoys building computers and always appreciates a good science-fiction movie or novel.

Luther was born in Cape Town and finished his high school education in Bermuda, where he lived for four years. He returned to South Africa for university and graduated from UCT with a bachelor’s in film studies and media & writing.

Luther joined Sable International in 2021 as an SEO intern and became a junior SEO specialist soon after. He is now an  SEO specialist, with a focus on PPC. 

Luther is an avid gamer and enjoys frequenting gaming and comic conventions around Cape Town. He also enjoys watching esports and F1.

Nicholas was born in Cape Town and graduated with a BCom in marketing management from Varsity College, where his interest for digital marketing grew.

Nicholas joined Sable International in 2022 as a SEO intern and is now a Junior SEO Specialist in our marketing team.

When not at work, Nicholas enjoys gaming, listening to music and catching up with his family and friends. He is also a big fan of sports, in particular Formula 1.

Ashley grew up in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. He attended his high school at Oude Molen Academy of Science & Technology, studying Civil Engineering.

For his coding skills, he attended CodeSpace and Life Choices Coding Academy. Before starting at Sable International, he worked at Inversion Marketing Agency. 

He is highly motivated and a goal-driven individual who thrives on challenges. His favourite part of being a developer is knowing there's a new challenge on every project.

Outside of work, he is a car enthusiast and enjoys exploring and spending time in nature.

Shannan grew up in Cape Town and attended Groote Schuur high school. She went on to study at Damelin where she received her degree in Business Management and Marketing.

Shannan started working at the age of 16 doing promotional and events work before joining Old Mutual as a multi-skilled servicing professional during her final year of studies. Soon after graduating, Shannan joined Sable International’s marketing team, where she put her degree to the test.

Outside of work, Shannan loves spending time with her loved ones and is always chasing a good sunset.

Kelly grew up in Cape Town and studied a Visual Communication degree at STADIO Higher Education. After her studies she started working in the advertising industry and then decided to further her education by studying interior decorating.

Before working at Sable International, she worked at a UK-based company called Kaltz, doing graphic design. She joined Sable at the beginning of 2024 as a junior graphic designer in the Marketing department.

She loves to cook from scratch, as well as trying new recipes. She enjoys getting lost in books and also loves candy-floss skies when the sun sets.

Khotso was born in Johannesburg but spent his childhood in Cape Town. He completed his education at Fairmont High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium from AFDA in 2019. He has collaborated with renowned brands like Johnnie Walker, Miss South Africa, Adidas, and Lancôme, among others.

He joins Sable International's marketing team as a Junior Multimedia Specialist.

Khotso has a strong passion for content creation, and when he's not working with friends and influencers, you can find him keeping up with sports or exploring the latest fashion trends.

He dreams of launching his own fashion line someday. Music is a significant part of his life, and he enjoys honing his deejaying skills during his free time. Recently, he's also been delving into the culinary world. 

Chantelle has an extensive passion for the hospitality and service industry. After completing her Diploma in Hospitality Management, she launched her career in 2009 as one of the opening members of the Taj Hotel in Cape Town.

With a passion to explore, she embarked on a yearlong journey on the 6-star Silver Seas cruise ship in 2012. The experience taught her the true value of hard work, patience and international hospitality standard practices. Since then, she has gained valuable experience in the events industry which she has utilised as the inhouse events coordinator at Sable.

She enjoys spending time with friends and family, creating a chaos in in the kitchen and exploring the outdoors.

With over 30 years’ experience in administration and customer care, Yolanda joined Philip Gamble & Partners in January 2013 as Receptionist and Office Administrator.

She is often the first point of contact for our clients and is known for her professional and friendly manner. In addition to her great work ethic and excellent communication skills, her warm and approachable nature makes her an indispensable member of the team.

Elizabeth is a qualified professional accountant with SAIPA. She previously worked as a senior financial accountant for a property development and management company.

At Sable international, she is the financial manager on our Study abroad team, where she works with both staff and clients.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Oliver grew up in Cape Town and completed his schooling at Wynberg Boys’ High School. He followed this with a diploma in IT from Varsity College, and an MCSE. He later completed a BComm in Informatics from Unisa.

After working in various IT roles, he spent two years in the UK. He then returned to South Africa and settled into a long tenure at a conveyancing software development company as a specialist in Microsoft CRM solutions. After this, he joined Sable International to maintain and support the in-house customer management system.

When not on the clock, he enjoys playing guitar and voicing unnecessarily thorough opinions on all aspects of popular music.

Mike grew up in Kwa-Zulu Natal. After his studies, he and his wife decided to relocate to Cape Town, where he started his career at Sable International as an application and SQL developer.

In 2010, Mike left Sable International to partner at an IT firm, which managed Sable International’s development and database infrastructure.

In 2021, Mike moved back into Sable International as a Senior Database and Application programmer. Mike contributes to Sable International's IT development and growth in the business, ensuring that it is maintaining secure database structures, developing relevant and robust applications and providing the company with industry insights on how it can use IT to grow and expand.

Mike, his wife and his two sons currently live in Melbourne, Australia. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, exploring all that Melbourne has to offer and continuing the tradition of a good old South African braai.

Leanne was born in Cape Town and had an interesting upbringing travelling around South Africa. After working for Standard Bank for six years, she moved to London and gained international experience. Returning to South Africa, she started her career at Sable International as a Tax Refunds administrator.

She has worked across various departments in the company, honing her customer service skills and eventually becoming the Customer Service Manager. In her role, Leanne ensures that every staff member upholds and adheres to our exceptional customer service standards. She also project manages the IT development team.

Outside of work, Leanne enjoys reading, pursuing artistic endeavours and spending time with family and friends.

Ashley was born in Pretoria and attended school at Cornwall Hill College. She moved to Cape Town in 2016 for her undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT) where she majored in Organisational Psychology and English Language and Literature.

It was here that she cultivated a passion for people and business strategy, as well as understanding the dynamics of these in the workplace. Ashley consequently pursed her Honours degree, specialising in Change Management, to enhance her skillset.

Upon graduating, Ashley embarked on her professional journey as an HR Intern at Sable International, where she quickly progressed in the company from HR Administrator to her current position as HR Generalist. Here, Ashley uses her diverse skillset to support the business throughout its HR functions.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, road-tripping, and seeking out new gems for great sushi!

In her position as HR Administrator, Katie brings a unique perspective and passion for helping others. Growing up in Johannesburg and being fortunate to embark on a cultural exchange in New York where she attended the State University of New York. Katie has gained valuable work experience. Upon her return to South Africa, she completed her undergraduate and honours degree in Psychology at the University of South Africa.

Driven by her educational background and natural curiosity about human behaviour, Katie found her calling in the field of Human Resources. She began her journey at Sable as an HR Intern and has since grown into the role of HR Administrator, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting Sable International’s HR functions and fostering a positive work environment.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family. 

Sarah studied human resources management at Damelin College where she obtained several distinctions. She kicked off her career in a front office and administrative position in the financial services industry. It is here that she also had her start in HR.

She later joined Sable International as an HR Administrator, making full use of her skills by supporting the business with talent acquisition.

Sarah is passionate about helping people and the generalist field of HR. She enjoys all aspects of her job, especially the people she gets to work with.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and children, venturing out to see the lovely Cape Town surrounds and when back at home, finding a quiet moment to watch a good movie.

In her position as Group HR Director of Sable International, Kendal is an integral part of the support team. She is ambitious, empathetic and strives to create a culture of motivated employees who will provide expert support to all Sable International clients.

She has been with Sable International for several years, over which time she has built up invaluable HR generalist experience. With an undergraduate degree in Organisational Psychology and an honours in Change Management from the University of Cape Town, she leads on HR policy, strategy, and employee support in all divisions and countries within the Sable International portfolio.

She is adventurous and has travelled widely. She ranks exploring different countries and cultures as one of the best ways to expand her knowledge.