Executive Team
Mike Lambert
Chief Executive OfficerMike is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education and training industry.
With a BA PGD IR in Law, Economics and Industrial Relations, he is a visionary with a highly proficient skill set that includes Business Development, Strategy, Negotiation, Entrepreneurial, Project Management and People Management skills.
With a BA PGD IR in Law, Economics and Industrial Relations, he is a visionary with a highly proficient skill set that includes Business Development, Strategy, Negotiation, Entrepreneurial, Project Management and People Management skills.
Matt Lambert
Managing Director – SummitMatt has a passion for innovation and doing things differently which comes from his broad experience in frontline and management roles within Business Intelligence, Sales, New Business Development and Commercial Finance held within blue chip companies.
Matt has worked across five continents and 19 countries to launch new products, establish sales operations and lead strategic projects.
His passion for education comes from a desire to address fundamental structural issues within Africa.
Matt has worked across five continents and 19 countries to launch new products, establish sales operations and lead strategic projects.
His passion for education comes from a desire to address fundamental structural issues within Africa.
Laurica Kok
Managing Director - Education DivisionLaurica is an experienced and enthusiastic professional, entrepreneur and people leader by heart.
Her experience spans over 15 years within the software and sales environments ensure that she has a good overview of all facets of business.
Her passion for education and empowerment of youth urged her to pursue a career within the Education remit.
Her drive to bring education to all, especially with the broader Africa in mind, motivates her strategic implementation plans and goals for International Hotel School.
She is a devoted mother, mentor and an advocate of elevating for the future. Laurica strongly believes that education is power!
She is also the proud owner of a pop-up shop and is highly skilled in sales, operations, people management, business development, partnership management, change management and leadership.
Her experience spans over 15 years within the software and sales environments ensure that she has a good overview of all facets of business.
Her passion for education and empowerment of youth urged her to pursue a career within the Education remit.
Her drive to bring education to all, especially with the broader Africa in mind, motivates her strategic implementation plans and goals for International Hotel School.
She is a devoted mother, mentor and an advocate of elevating for the future. Laurica strongly believes that education is power!
She is also the proud owner of a pop-up shop and is highly skilled in sales, operations, people management, business development, partnership management, change management and leadership.
Michele Terry Harvey
Chief Financial OfficerMichele is an enthusiastic and results driven CA (SA) with her main goal to add value to an organisation and leading by example.
She has over 18 years post article experience within the FMCG and logistics industries.
Michele is passionate about people development and joining the Invictus team closely aligns to her own personal passion for education.
She has over 18 years post article experience within the FMCG and logistics industries.
Michele is passionate about people development and joining the Invictus team closely aligns to her own personal passion for education.
Laurica Kok
Managing Director - Education DivisionLaurica is an experienced and enthusiastic professional, entrepreneur and people leader by heart.
Her experience spans over 15 years within the software and sales environments ensure that she has a good overview of all facets of business.
Her passion for education and empowerment of youth urged her to pursue a career within the Education remit.
Her drive to bring education to all, especially with the broader Africa in mind, motivates her strategic implementation plans and goals for International Hotel School.
She is a devoted mother, mentor and an advocate of elevating for the future. Laurica strongly believes that education is power!
She is also the proud owner of a pop-up shop and is highly skilled in sales, operations, people management, business development, partnership management, change management and leadership.
Her experience spans over 15 years within the software and sales environments ensure that she has a good overview of all facets of business.
Her passion for education and empowerment of youth urged her to pursue a career within the Education remit.
Her drive to bring education to all, especially with the broader Africa in mind, motivates her strategic implementation plans and goals for International Hotel School.
She is a devoted mother, mentor and an advocate of elevating for the future. Laurica strongly believes that education is power!
She is also the proud owner of a pop-up shop and is highly skilled in sales, operations, people management, business development, partnership management, change management and leadership.
Jolanda Bierman
Academic DeanJolanda is a proud member of the inspiring and result driven Invictus team. Her passion aligns to the strong values we uphold and apply daily.
Achieving student success is key in the provision of quality education and is supported by her 20+ years of experience within the higher and vocational education sectors.
Her strength lies in being surrounded by like-minded teams across all our campuses.
Achieving student success is key in the provision of quality education and is supported by her 20+ years of experience within the higher and vocational education sectors.
Her strength lies in being surrounded by like-minded teams across all our campuses.
Nicola Feuilherade
Chief Revenue OfficerNicola is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in education sales and revenue generation. She has consistently delivered exceptional results throughout her career.
Her ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams is a key driver of her success.
She excels at creating a culture of excellence and collaboration, inspiring her teams to achieve and exceed targets.
Her ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams is a key driver of her success.
She excels at creating a culture of excellence and collaboration, inspiring her teams to achieve and exceed targets.
Chantal Volker
Head Of PeopleChantal has been part of the Invictus family for over 10 years. She has worked within a number of roles within the business but found her niche: PEOPLE!
She is passionate about the people within our organisation and is dedicated to enhancing the employee experience to maintain enthusiasm, positivity and drive within the workplace.
Our employees are the engine of our business and it’s vital that we continuously maintain a culture that adheres to our values in which they can thrive.
Chantal is at the helm of ensuring we execute on the above.
She is passionate about the people within our organisation and is dedicated to enhancing the employee experience to maintain enthusiasm, positivity and drive within the workplace.
Our employees are the engine of our business and it’s vital that we continuously maintain a culture that adheres to our values in which they can thrive.
Chantal is at the helm of ensuring we execute on the above.
Sandra Dunn
Marketing ManagerSandra is an accomplished Marketing Manager with a strong background in Digital Marketing.
Her experience in leading international teams has given her a deep understanding of various marketing strategies within the education sector.
Sandra’s career journey has been enriched by her experience in the education, travel and hospitality industries.
Her experience in leading international teams has given her a deep understanding of various marketing strategies within the education sector.
Sandra’s career journey has been enriched by her experience in the education, travel and hospitality industries.
Paula Bell
Tld Manager Hospitality - SummitMoving from England to South Africa in the 1980s, Paula started her career as a Casino Inspector and was promoted to Learning and Development Manager at the Sun International Group.
As Group Training and Development Manager in Maldives Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR), she was responsible for seven CCR Resorts and over 3000 employees.
As Group Training and Development Manager in Maldives Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR), she was responsible for seven CCR Resorts and over 3000 employees.
Sunel de Coning
Sales Manager – SummitSunel is passionate about business innovation and efficiency through strategies and plans to facilitate competitive growth.
She is a maven juggling various projects to achieve tight deadlines and quality deliverables.
She has extensive experience in marketing, sales, operations and agile project management.
She is a maven juggling various projects to achieve tight deadlines and quality deliverables.
She has extensive experience in marketing, sales, operations and agile project management.