In less than two months after being recognised as the leading woman in the corporate sector in KwaZulu-Natal by the KZN Businesswomen’s Association, Tsogo Sun’s Samantha Croft scoops another prestigious award.
Tsogo Sun is thrilled to announce that Croft, general manager of the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Complex has been recognised for her achievement as the winner in the Tourism & Leisure sector for South Africa in CEO Magazine’s Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Businessand Government award.
At the helm of Durban’s iconic and newly refurbished variety-filled complex, Croft, eased her way through a gruelling and robust judging process which had an estimated 9000 entrants from the African continent. This was the first leg of 9 events to take place across Africa of which the overall continent winner will be announced in October.
“I am honoured to be a recipient of such a prestigious award and strongly believe that it takes great team work and dedication to excel in business. I am so grateful to my team for their hardwork and commitment,” says Croft.
Tsogo Sun’s Director of Operations KZN Hotels, Mike Jackson said, “We are extremely proud of Samantha’s achievements and encourage her to continue in her efforts to succeed in the industry. I am honoured to have her as part of my team.”
Chief Executive of CEO Holdings, AnnelizeWepener said Croft was a deserving winner adding that women across Africa continuing to push the boundaries, excelling in diverse sectors and industries. “Our panel of judges stand in awe as they realise what these women have achieved,” she said.
Croft received her award on at a gala breakfast that was attended by business leaders from all over South Africa at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand Johannesburg.
Croft was also part of the inaugural Top 40 Women in MICE list complied by Meetings magazine.
