Ilze Brand

CORE Profile

Luxury hospitality, Africa and recruitment are her niche!

Always an adventurer, she spent eight amazing years in the Mediterranean as a chief stewardess and recruitment consultant on various motor yachts. She then returned to Africa where she refined her hospitality skills managing lodges and guest farms.

Her passion for connecting people with opportunities led her to merge her luxury hospitality and African experience, allowing her to effortlessly manage recruitment needs in the industry.

And lastly, big surprise - she's really into wildlife, mountain climbing and photography and nothing gives her more pleasure than sharing her adventures with her furry friends!

CORE Q & A

What do you enjoy most?

I have a deep passion for being in nature, particularly in the breathtaking African bush. Nothing energizes me more than staying active through exhilarating adventures like trail running and hiking in the mountains. Moreover, I cherish the time spent with my loved ones, as their presence fills my life with immense joy and fulfillment!

What did you want to be when you were younger

A wildlife conservationist

What do you do when you are not at work?

I love diving into my studies in counselling, psychology, and spirituality. Photography is a passion of mine, and I can’t get enough of exciting wildlife safaris! I truly cherish spending quality time with the people I care about. Traveling is one of my favourite things—I enjoy exploring new cultures and trying out different cuisines along the way!