1958 – 59 sailed with Clan Line Steamers.

1960 – 63 Boart and Hardmetal products as a costing Clerk and then joined 3M – South Africa as a salesman for coated abrasive products.

In 1958 started own business, abrasive and industrail supplies, distrbuting abrasive prodcuts and tools for local and foreign manufactueres.

1973 majority sharheolding of A&I was purchased by August Ruggeberg of West Germany which changed name to Pferd – South Africa in 1978 and became joint managing director responsible for sales, marketing, finance and administration.

2000 appointed overall CEO until 2008 when he retired but continues as a director of the company.

Honourary President of Motorsport – South Africa, the governing body for all automobile and motorcycle sport in South Africa.