An Innate Desire to Succeed

What is a leader? Or rather, the question to ask is what is a leader in an international organisation such as Aramex? According to Deijon Perumal, International Express Executive at Aramex South Africa, a leader is an individual that conducts themselves with integrity, humility and sincerity. “These are the same values that I strive to instil within my team and I believe such ethics develop a good platform to nurture and grow professional relationships,” he says. Perumal shares that his role as the International Express Executive, “covers a variety of areas around the movement of small to medium packages across the globe. In a nutshell, I am responsible for the Commercial, Operational and Administrative aspects of our International Courier Express Service.” He has successfully executed his duties in this role and Perumal attributes the success to his, “innate desire to succeed that is driven by my passion and to be, and to do, the best I can be in any environment”.

 

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Setting Standards of Excellence

Event management and brand elevation are often difficult waters to traverse. If done wrong, they can result in the failure of a brand or an unsuccessful event. Mabatho Events and Promotions, an entity based in Centurion near Pretoria, takes the stress out of event management and brand promotion by offering a total solution in both respects. According to Mapula Digangoane, chief executive officer (CEO) of Mabatho Events and Promotions, their principal objective is to establish long-term relationships with brand owners, companies and associates who wish to reach their targeted market through promotional campaigns. “Our aim is to serve companies that wish to invigorate sales and renew consumer interest in their brands, at the same time seeking to bring skills and talent to bear that will enable these companies to gain and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” says Mapula.

 

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The Jewel of the Nile 

The Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences is a top class hotel situated on the Nile River in one of the most sought after areas in Egypt. Medhat Samir, a well-seasoned hotelier, is responsible for ensuring the smoothing running and exceptional service the hotel offers. “After a short spell in Germany, I worked in a number of Egyptian industries to broaden my knowledge base of commerce and industry,” he reveals. His desire to learn as much as possible about the hospitality industry has seen him spend time in a variety of roles including guest reception, supervisory roles, sales director and his current role of general manager. “I have really been through the mill, in terms of gaining experience and knowledge in the workings of the hotel industry,” he shares. “I believe it is a good thing because it has provided me with an understanding of the challenges my staff face on a day-to-day basis that I might otherwise never have had.”

 

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