Luminous Bronwen Shaw, newly appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank lives life to the full.
The passion she radiates for the travel industry is clearly evident. She started her career working on cruise ships for TFC Cruises, Starlight Cruises and Epirotiki Cruise Lines from 1987. Bronwen also worked for Sun International in between her long career at Avis where she held various positions in both sales and marketing.
Bronwen firmly believes that in order for anyone to make it in this industry you need to be passionate, have tenacity, adopt a positive attitude, hardworking, humble, listen and learn, try harder every day, stay focussed, be energising, be creative driven, make a difference and remember to have fun.
She currently sits on the Northern Territory Branch Committee for SAACI ( Southern African Association for the Conference Industry ) , is a Board Member on the National SAACI Board as well as a committee member on the Event Greening Forum.
Bronwen is determined to continue to make a difference at every opportunity. She remains focussed to continue to raise the profile of this country for delegates coming in, that sustainability is consistent and maintained, leading the industry by the example she sets from a day-to-day perspective and growing and creating opportunities for all concerned in the Business Events sector.
She loves spending time with Jordyne her 14 year old daughter, travelling, meeting new people, sharing knowledge, learning from others, embracing every opportunity and making a difference.
She lives by two philosophies : “Be the change you want to see in the world” and “do what you love” and you will never work a day in your life .
