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	Ken Botes Chief Executive Officer - Advisory Board Member Matriculated at Cape Technikon he has a Diploma in Public Administration and is an Associate Member of the SA Institute of Public Administration. He has extensive experience in the fields of marine conservation and the protection of whales. He has served as an International Whaling Observer, Whaling and Fisheries Inspector, Whaling Adviser and Journalist/Reporter on whaling issues.
	Beverly Lakay Executive Director - Education/Public Relations/Talent Development Advisory Board Member Matriculated at Bridgetown High School and completed her education at Battswood Training College prior to taking up a Teaching position at Harvester Primary, Mitchell's Plain, Cape. Achieved 2 teaching merit awards. Since taking early retirement she is now joint owner of an Outdoor Power tool Retail, Repair and Service Centre and a Director / Shareholder in other businesses.
	Harry Chaterton Butler Director - Mechanical Engineering Business man and owner of companies in the motor vehicle trade and race horses. Married and has a son and daughter. Wife, artist in many disciplines.
	Laynne Stedan Botes Director - Project Specialist - Advisory Board Member Matriculated at Nassau High School. Qualifications: (Pr.Tech Eng) ECSA 200370128, (Pr.Tech.Arch.) SACAPSA TO563 MIPET (2748) and NHBRC (1919). He is married and has a adult son and daughter. Owner of various businesses i.e. Noordwes Glass, Civil Engineering, construction and design, aluminum and glass company, property valuator for financial institutions etc.
	Captain Peter Warren Director (Honorary) Whaling and Marine - Advisory Board Member In a true sense, a Captain of the Seas. A tradition from Father to Son when he was grabbed by the scuff of his neck by his Dad to join the fishing armada at the age of 15 and never looked back. He retired during 2007.This after 58 years at sea. A whaler for 12 years in the Antarctic, rock lobster and fish explorer in the Southern and Northern Oceans. He has an ocean of knowledge and memory that baffles many.
	Alison Boezak Director Whale Mark Call Center - Marketing of Arts & Crafts Nationally and International Matriculated at Settlers High School, Cape Town 1998. Single. University of South Africa: Basics of Project Management. International and National experience in various marketing disciplines including hospitality. Quality Managerial experience in various Call Centers will certainly contribute to Whale Marks objectives. Passion towards Arts & Crafts. Oil painting artist including photography of environmental issues.
	Deo-Lindie Carmel Lakay Director - Entertainment Currently studying Tourism Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She has a passion for marine life, especially dolphins .Deo-Lindie has been assisting Whale Mark on the road shows to expose the school kids to the Whales in our country.
	Nicolene Botes Director of Arts & Crafts, responsible for the 10 Arts & Crafts workshops including special needs workshops for the underprivileged Studied at the Tygerberg Arts School she gained valuable experience. Her passion and insight for unique product lines is the core of export for the Tourism Sector. Especially her ability to work for the poor will be the Road Map of Whale Marks Skills Development Projects. Very much talented we look forward to the outcome of her desire and passion. Besides this, Nicolene has the ability to take charge of any component within the group with extinction to ensure objectives are met on time.
	Carlo Antonio Lakay Director - Legal Studied at UCT and achieved his BA Degree in Italian and BA Degree in Philosophy. He continued to do his law degree at University of Western Cape .Has to complete one year to achieve his Law Degree.Carlo has good leadership skills and applies himself whole heartedly at all times. Carlo has been assisting Whale Mark with their Marine reporting.
	Marlon Lakay Director - Photography Studied Marketing Management at Northlink College. Manager of Tokai Outdoor Power Branch.Marlon is a peoples person and mixes easily with people of any race, colour or creed. Marlon has assisted Whale Mark with photography.

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