Our People
The soul of our business
The DNA of our business is built on the values we hold most dear; Passion, Innovation, Embracing diversity, Respect, Integrity, being Stakeholder Driven and Environmental Awareness. We have a sense of Africa rooted deep in our own lives and experiences, and our purpose is to share this with our guests. Our Tourist Guides are all trained through the TDM Guide Academy, ensuring the highest calibre individuals who are chosen for their skill set, their personalities and their fluency in the many languages of our guests.

Paul Brinkmann
COO Namibia & Botswana

Kira Brinkmann
Sales & Marketing Director

Tanya Van As
Reservations Manager

Suzanne Benadie
Managing Executive

Merle Kwan
Operations Director

Masa Yamawaki
General Manager Sales

Diane Jacobs
Team Manager Business Development

Jarrod Elliott
Team Manager Contracting

Boledi Masola
Financial Controller

Paul Brinkmann
COO Namibia & Botswana

Hosiah Chokwe
Finance Director

Neo Nkele
Sales & Marketing Executive

Elize Cavill-Taylor
Reservations Manager

Michael Njogu
COO East Africa

Peris Njeri
General Manager,
Beach Division
(Kenya Coast & Zanzibar)

Ruth Chege
General Manager,
Touring Division

Peter Kasau
General Manager, Operations

Jeremiah Chege
Head of Sales and Marketing

Evans Munanga
Country Manager (Tanzania)

Wilkister Shabola
Country Manager
(Uganda & Rwanda)