Andrew Smith CPT

I believe that we all need to use our skills and networks for the betterment of the environment and society – I have a desire to leave a positive legacy for my children’s generation and beyond.

I have a passion for protecting our oceans from waste and currently am leading the V&A Waterfront’s vision to reduce its single-use plastic footprint.

As a strategic thinker & planner I will work with whoever is required to make a success of a project and am adept at working across functions to solve business-wide challenges

I like to keep things moving to make progress and will consider a challenge from different angles by bringing independent ideas to the table.

What you see is what you get – I am consistent no matter who I am with, always outgoing & sociable.

I am willing to go the extra mile when required and will use my positive energy to motivate others.

Over the last 7 years I have:

• Launched a consumer campaign to bring awareness to the crisis of plastic in the ocean and encouraging the V&A Waterfront’s 24 million annual visitors to take action in their own lives

• Developed Corporate Partnership programmes increasing revenue by R12 million over 6 years.

• Created partnerships with numerous local and international events and organisations

• Identified effective processes for reducing supplier costs by over 50%.

• Reimagined the New Year’s Eve event to become the biggest event of its kind in SA resulting in PR coverage of over R15million and a unique experience for 175 000 visitors each year