Born in South Africa in 1951 of Cypriot parents and moved to Cyprus in 2001.
South African Defence Force and South African National Defence Force - from 1970 to 2000
Served with various units , promoted to the rank of Major in 1990
Held the position of Battalion Second in Command 1992-1994
Member of Joint Command Centre 1998
Group 24 - Officer in Command of Service Shooting 1994-2000
Other Positions held
Member of Executive Committee of Free state Goldfields Chamber of Commerce from 1995-2000
Virginia Police Forum – Vice Chairman 1998-2000
Northern Free State Service Shooting Association – Chairman 1996-1998
Chairman of Hellenic Community of Welkom and Districts year 2000
Limassol Crusaders Rugby Club - President 2013 & 2014
Cyprus South African Association - Chairman 2012-2014
Business
Managing Director Phoenix Caterers (Pty) Ltd – owner of Supermarket and Bakery – dealer in second hand goods and antiques
Managing Director of Citrus Building (Pty) Ltd
Refrigeration Technician
Beekeeper (Cyprus since 2001)