The pesent Board is:


Nils Heckscher (Chairman) - started his 32 year long hotelier career as a pageboy. Nils worked in many positions in Berlin, Paris, London, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The Cape and its people is where his passion lies. He is involved in various tourism structures and runs Winchester Mansions, a delightful Hotel in Sea Point. Nils is a founding member of StreetSmart SA.


 

Margi Biggs (Founding Chairman) - has been involved in inbound tourism for 22 years running her own Southern Africa Destination Management Company. Margi served on Junior Chamber International as Vice President, Jaycee South Africa as National Secretary General, Cape Town Chamber of Commerce on Executive, and has worked as a lecturer in tourism, as a primary school teacher and as a Cordon Bleu cook. Margi is the founding Chairman of StreetSmart SA.

Melanie Burke – holds an MBA holds an MBA in Information Technology (Bond University), Diplomas in Diversity Management (Wits), Project Management and Marketing (UNISA). Melanie has enjoyed a successful career in the financial services industry, with a special focus on strategic management and product innovation. She owns her company MAB and Associates (Pty) Ltd, consulting in the SMME and ICT sectors. Melanie is a founding member of StreetSmart SA.

Annette Cockburn – has 20 years of teaching experience and holds a BA, LTCL, Dip. Adult Ed., (UCT). Annette was the first Executive Director of The Homestead. She served as Chairperson of the Western Cape Street Children’s Forum (1990 – 2000) and also on the Inter-ministerial Committee on Youth at Risk, charged with the transformation of the Child and Youth Care System in South Africa. She has published extensively on street children, presented numerous papers both nationally and internationally, and is a passionate Children’s Rights activist. Annette is a founding member of StreetSmart SA.

Leonard Hersch - studied law and graduated with a BA LLB in 1972. He was admitted as an attorney and conveyancer in 1975 and later also a notary. Leonard did politically orientated work, amongst which was to assist political prisoners on Robben Island between 1973 to 1976. Leonard is at present a partner at Maurice Phillips / Wisenberg, practicing property law. He also serves on the Board of the Cape Town Series, promoting world class chamber music to Cape Town. Leonard joined StreetSmart as a director on 27th October 2009.

Susan Huxter - holds a diploma in hotel management and has been involved in the industry for 32 years. She is the proprietor of award winning Le Quartier Francais Auberge & Restaurants as well as Bread & Wine restaurant and Delicious Deli-Bistro.  Susan served on Relais & Châteaux Marketing Committee and Chaired Franschhoek Vallée Tourisme, is actively involved with the Franschhoek Valley Wine and Tourism Association, and is the founding parent of Bridge House School and trustee of the Bridge House Educational Foundation. Susan joined StreetSmart as a director on 15th April 2010.

Luvuyo Mkumatela - has 10 years of  working experience in the IT Industry. He holds a Bcom Degree from Rhodes University, Project Management Qualifications and has  a successful track record of Managing IT Projects in the financial Services, FMCG Industry and Public Sectors. Currently Luvuyo is a Project Manager at African Legend Indigo in Cape Town. Luvuyo joined StreetSmart as a director on 14th December 2010.