MICHAEL TEN HOPE

CEO | CAVI BRANDS

B.COM, DIP ACC, CA (SA) MBA (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)

Michael is a successful, results-driven entrepreneur with a passion for excellence. He is the co-founder of CAVI Brands and has over 30 years’ experience in the branded beauty, fashion and accessory sectors in Southern Africa.

MARIA LAMBROS

CEO | PCG

EDP (WITS)

Maria is a beauty and fashion retail expert. She brings more than 30 years of beauty and fashion experience to the CAVI Brands Group, 20 years of which was gained at Edcon. Maria is a results orientated marketing person, with a deep understanding of the South African retail landscape.

Lauren Michlo

CEO | Dermalogica

With a lifelong passion for skincare and beauty, Lauren has built a distinguished career in the industry, specialising in sales, marketing, and leadership. As a visionary leader, she is committed to driving innovation, fostering sustainable growth, and delivering lasting impact through every initiative she spearheads.

ESTÉ VAN STRAATEN

GROUP FINANCE EXECUTIVE

CA (SA)

Esté is a Chartered Accountant, having completed her articles at Deloitte in Cape Town. After secondment time in the United States, Esté worked for Global Multinationals including Dell Computers, Hitachi Data Systems, Ingram Micro, Novartis and Alcon. Her experience covers the IT, Telecom and Pharmaceutical industries supporting entities in South Africa as well as across Africa. Esté is results orientated, drives simplicity, and thrives on the challenge of building people.

CHERIE TEN HOPE

CHAIRMAN, THE DERMAL INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA

CIDESCO, BABTAC, AAD & SAAIBTH, CERT. GEN MGMT (CRANFIELD, UK)

Cherie has a passion for brands and is recognised for having a deep understanding of the professional skin care channel to market. She also has an instinctive understanding and knowledge of delivery-orientated marketing and sales capabilities.

MICHAEL PFAFF

CHAIRMAN, CAVI BRANDS GROUP

B.COM, DIP ACC, CA (SA) MBA (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)

Michael is a highly regarded investment banker, and is a co-founder of Candur Active Value Investments “(CAVI)”. From 2000 to 2008 he was the CEO of Rand Merchant Bank, a leading investment bank in South Africa, and he has over 30 years experience in growing both entrepreneurial and corporate businesses.