Global Executive Committee
Nigel Bruce
President
Nigel Bruce is a former Democratic Alliance MP and editor of The Financial Mail. He has also edited the Business Day, Finance Week and Finansies & Techniek and was the Executive Director of Times Media Ltd.
Ludre Stevens
Chairperson
Ludre Stevens is originally from Johannesburg and has been living in London since 2004. He has a BCom in Economics and Business Management from the University of South Africa and is the CEO of YuDoGlobal, a technology company. He has previously...
Theo Buys
Deputy Chairperson
Theo Buys was born in Pretoria and spent his primary school days in Standerton, Mpumalanga. After he finished his schooling in Pretoria he joined the SANDF and enjoyed it so much he stayed on for an additional 2 years after his compulsory one year...
Sibylla Tindale
Fundraising Director
Originally from Cape Town, Sibylla Tindale moved to the UK 30 years ago with her husband and now lives on a farm in Surrey where they have a small perfectly-formed ‘champagne’ vineyard. With a background in marketing, Sibylla started the UCT Trust...
Francine Higham
Secretary and Media & Press Liaison
Having grown up in the Eastern Cape, Francine Higham spent five years in Cape Town before seeking her fortune in London. With a Bachelor of Journalism from Rhodes University, Francine is passionate about Digital Media and the opportunities it offers...
Romano Plescia
Technology Director
Romano Plescia grew up in the North West town of Mafikeng. After high school Romano completed a Diploma in Software Development and in 2005 immigrated to the United Kingdom where he now resides. Currently, Romano is employed by an international law...
Neville Marshall
Treasurer
Neville Marshall grew up in the seaside village of Scarborough in the South Peninsula. He completed his articles and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in March 2007. He has been living in the UK since November 2008 but is still a passionate...
Travis Manicom
Regional Forum Chair - Africa & Middle East
Travis was born in Johannesburg and grew up in Durban before attending Pretoria Boys' High School and going on to study Engineering at the University of Pretoria. His interest in politics and the Democratic Alliance began at university where he...