People

 

Lloyd Orr’s primary assets are its people! We are a small dedicated team who are not afraid of challenges.  We are knowledgeable, passionate and dynamic and our aim is always to become an integral part of our clients team.   
 
Wendie White – Managing Director
Wendie became a partner and took over the reins at Lloyd Orr in late 2008. Wendie has 27 years experience in the South African travel industry, having spent most of her time in wholesale tour operating and is well known and recognized in her field. Prior to joining Lloyd Orr, Wendie held the position of Managing Director at Holiday Tours. This experience adds an in-depth advantage to our clients as her insight and first hand knowledge of the tour operators and other South African travel companies ensures invaluable synergies. She believes that relationships are the key to good business and applies this philosophy when interacting with her vast network of media and trade partners.. Wendie has travelled the world extensively and her enthusiasm is well known and respected by many hoteliers, tour operators and other tourism suppliers worldwide. Wendie is passionate about her work and likes to be very involved adopting a ‘hands on’ approach to the business.Wendie speaks English, Spanish, French, and has a good understanding of Afrikaans and Zulu.   
Chantal Matthee – General Manager
Chantal is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business as well as for the management of the Namibia Tourism Board, Samara Private Game Reserve and Special Projects. She holds a B.Com degree in Tourism Management as well as a qualification in public relations. Chantal has more than 10 years experience in tourism and product marketing, public relations and promotion.       
Werner Schutte – Account Manager, Sales & Marketing
Werner joined Lloyd Orr Communications in June 2009 after 5 years in the marketing department at Holiday Holdings and has a wealth of knowledge in the sales & marketing field as well as an in-depth understanding of the travel trade. He is proficient in all aspects of web design, management and online marketing and database management. He has particular focus on the Dubai Tourism account but is involved where necessary with all Lloyd Orr clients.     
Esté McGalty – Account Executive
Esté is responsible for all general and trade enquiries that come into the Lloyd Orr office.  She specialises in the event co-ordination of all, exhibitions and workshops for our clients and looks after all travel trade related aspects of our business. Esté has a certificate in general travel, diploma in retail and wholesale travel.       
Jean Haupt – Account Executive
Jean is responsible for the all important media liaison for Lloyd Orr clients and consults on Special Projects. She holds a National Diploma in PR Management through UNISA.         
Virginia Moore – Finance and Administration
Virginia has been with Lloyd Orr Communications for 12 years and is the main contact for all of our accounting and administration.         
Ethel Nkomo – Information & Administration
Ethel has a Professional Secretary diploma and is currently busy completing her diploma in Office Administration. She handles general enquiries for all of Lloyd Orr’s clients as well as heading up office administration       
   

 

LLOYD ORR COMPANY SHAREHOLDING:
 
Wendie White – Managing Director 
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Antoinette Lloyd – Director and Consultant 
  • BA (Honours) (politics and Economics)
  • Started her career in communications in London for 3 years working with the travel industry and commercial operations
  • Returned to South Africa to set up Lloyd Orr Communications in 1996.
  • As Managing Director of Lloyd Orr Communications for 10 years, Antoinette oversaw brand and communication strategies for all clients including Dubai, Australia, Namibia, Mauritius.
  • Antoinette has over 14 years experience in the travel, tourism, transport, leisure and lifestyle industries, working closely with government departments and agencies; business and professional associations, airlines, the hospitality industry and the private sector
  • Member of IPRA, PRISA, JCCI, SKAL, Past president of ANTOR.
  • In 2010 Antoinette moved to Australia but remains involved with Lloyd Orr

Oliver Prittie – Director and Consultant

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Patrick Orr – Director

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