From the earliest of ages Justin has had a profound passion for music and later, anything creative. Studying various instruments including; piano, drums, recorder and bassoon, Justin has played for various orchestra’s, musicians and bands over the years. Memorable achievements include: Writing the film soundtrack for “Handel’s Store”, composing the musical based on the libretto “The Insect Play”, performing in the “Beau Soleil Concert Band”, “Cape Town Symphony Orchestra”, “CAPAB”, the bands “Euphoric Phase” & “Sleight of hand”, as well as for various notable musicians.

 

On the career front, Justin began within the health & leisure industry at “The Health & Racquet Group” (now Virgin Active SA), before moving to the cosmetics manufacture & distribution company “Indigo Cosmetics”. After emigrating to the UK in 2006, Justin began working in the financial services industry; first for “American Express” and then for “Barclaycard”, where he remains today.

 

Justin has an MBA accreditation through “Kagiso Leadership School” and schooling at “Wynberg Boys High School”. Music studies and accreditations were through “Royal School of Music”, “Trinity College of London”, “Beau Soleil” and “UCT” (part time).

 

Justin also enjoys a career in photography as a freelance wedding & events photographer, commercial stock photographer and commercial photography of property, interiors, architecture and design for “Choice Cottages”.

 

Hobbies embrace playing tennis for the Devon County Tennis League, walking in the magnificently splendid English countryside, videography, design, writing music and cooking.

 

Community commitments extend to sitting as a vice-chair of governors for “Pilton Infants’ School” and as mentor for “Downside Fisher”.

 

Last, but most importantly, are his gorgeous partner and wonderful children.

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  • JoinedOctober 2006
  • OccupationSales & Marketing Director
  • HometownCape Town, South Africa
  • Current cityBarnstaple
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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