MEET OUR TEAM
Raised in a Stellenbosch home filled with music, Hans Roosenschoon holds a BMus degree in cello performance. It is largely due to his musical prowess, as well as his entrepreneurial flair and business acumen – qualities he portrayed from an early age – that led Hans to establishing a career for himself in the events industry. Being a formidable forward-thinker, Hans takes meticulous care of the management of the Group brand and business structure. He is constantly exploring new business opportunities and strategically integrating the diversity of services the Group’s portfolio of companies have on offer.
In addition to being conscientious and mindful, Hans is a “maximizer” who constantly aims for perfection. He encourages his team to always think innovatively, to strive for excellence, and, wherever possible, to break boundaries in the industry. With his intuitively strategic ability to navigate the Group’s operations and successes, it should come as no surprise that in his personal capacity, Hans is also a qualified private pilot and skipper!
Email address: hans@aleit.co.za
Thabo is a perfectionist at heart and, as such, believes the devil is in the details. Fixated on progress, Thabo is a risk-taker whose flexibility and willingness to bet on himself and his team has paid off countless times.
Getting his start as an agriculturalist working in horticultural produce export, research and sustainable development projects, Thabo made a very lateral shift into the eventing and hospitality industry. Now, over a decade later, it remains one of the best decisions he’s ever made! Thabo took a leap of faith in partnering with what was then a boutique events planning company nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. He has since played an integral role in the exponential growth of what is The Aleit Group today.
One of Thabo’s crowning achievements was founding and establishing our Johannesburg office. He initially thought it would be more challenging to forgo his Winelands and coastal lifestyle. However, he has since developed a deep love for Jozi’s fast-paced lifestyle, and over weekends he enjoys a good glass of wine while unwinding in his urban playground. A fragrance enthusiast and aspirant timepiece collector, Thabo is a true metropolitan man who also enjoys experimenting with and experiencing the latest technological gizmos.
Email address: thabo@aleitevents.com
Jaco is a true gentleman and a wine enthusiast. As our Hospitality Director Jaco oversees the hospitality departments and offerings of, amongst others, DIENS, Laurent, Bakenhof & Ocular Lounge & Events Space. After completing his studies in Hospitality Management, he initially joined the company as a wedding planner. As his duties and responsibilities shifted, he eventually moved into focusing on managing various departments.
Email address: jaco@aleit.co.za
ALEIT GROUP OF BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES:
At The Aleit Academy, Nicola is the first person each new applicant comes in contact with. She believes that the best way to predict the future is to create it, and she does that every day. Her role at the Academy consists of a variety of aspects, including traveling the country and conducting school visits, managing all student applications, coordinating accommodation offered by the Academy, running new course development, as well being one of the Academy’s leading lecturers. With almost 20 years of industry experience, Nicola is a formidable force in driving the success of the Academy forward.
Email address: nicola@aleitacademy.co.za
Letitia Riley is the head floral stylist of a|FLORAL. Initially focused on event and project management, Letitia’s passion for event styling led her to manage a successful floral design studio specialising in corporate events and weddings for over five years. She then launched her own business, dedicated to supporting local businesses and creatives by providing a platform for their creations. She started her journey at a|CREATE in 2020, where she successfully in 2023 started a|FLORAL as a division and brand of The Aleit Group specialising in floral design and styling. Whether conceptualising in the studio or styling on-site, Letitia finds joy in all aspects of her work.
Email address: letitia@acreate.co.za
Kelly-Ann Turner, Sales Manager at a|CREATE, began her journey with the company in 2022 as an intern while studying Event Coordination at the Aleit Academy. Hailing from KwaZulu-Natal, Kelly-Ann transitioned to a full-time role in January 2024. Though she may appear shy initially, those who get to know her discover a warm and open personality. Kelly is a true admin guru, she loves handling invoicing and excels in keeping the a|CREATE team organised.
Email address: kelly@acreate.co.za
Monique is the Brand Manager of The Aleit Group. She is responsible for the marketing and brand strategy for the full portfolio of business entities that form part of The Aleit Group. She has a passion for beautiful design, is always willing to go above-and-beyond, or to offer a helping hand wherever it is needed. She is a photographer, a perfectionist, and an all-round Jill of all trades. As Brand Manager, her impeccable eye for detail ensures that each entity within the Group is beautifully represented and marketed. Monique is definitely someone everyone wants on their team!
Email address: monique@aleit.co.za
Lindi started her journey with The Aleit Group as part of the ‘Tyd Met Aleit’ production team. As a radio presenter and talented performer, she now works as the Media Coordinator for all of The Aleit Group business entities. In charge of social media marketing, Lindi manages all of our business units’ social media platforms, and ensures that every one of our latest projects and events are showcased. In addition to her social media prowess, she also manages all manner of media for the Group across print, digital and production.
Email address: lindi@aleit.co.za
The pedantic speller. Tatum has a rather unhealthy passion for sneakers, and a healthy obsession with organisation and her two dogs; Winston and Matilda. Oh, and make-up, of course! She believes that one can never have too many shades of lipstick. She is our quirky, bold and alternative wedding coordinater and you will always get a detailed plan from her for your wedding day or special event.
Email address: tatum@awedding.co.za
Meet Nicole, our dedicated venue functions manager at Laurent and Laurent Lounge on Lourensford Wine Estate. Having recently made the move from Johannesburg to Cape Town, she revels in the breathtaking scenery of mountains and nature that the Western Cape offers. With a background in Hospitality Management, Nicole’s passion for events shines through in her work. Her infectious optimism and ‘glass-half-full’ mentality make her a valuable asset to our team, bringing a vibrant energy to every project she undertakes.
Email address: functions@laurent.co.za
Sandy is a breath of fresh air and light up the room when she’s in it. She has a warm heart and a big smile and with her background in corporate event sales and execution, she will manage the Zeitz MOCAA Ocular venue space with an iron fist.
Email address: projects@zeitzmocaaevents.com
Our wonderful Market Project Manager, Chaté, oversees all vendor relations, ensures smooth market operations, and is in charge of customer satisfaction. Known for her creativity and organisational skills, Chaté keeps the Lourensford Market running effortlessly with a passion for excellence. She is a Wine Lover, Fashion Guru, and all-around excellent planner. She ensures the market offers top-notch food and beverage options, the best entertainment, and unique artisanal vendors, while also coordinating activities for the whole family. She’s an organised operator, nippy driver, and even knows her way around a braai!
Email address: hello@lfhm.co.za
Email address: evan@aleit.co.za
Mareina, mother of two, is our super friendly, soft spoken, accounting superhero. She assists with the management of payments for all of the Group’s business entities with diligence. Her patience and warm smile is truly inspiring for the role she is in.
Email address: mareina@aleit.co.za
Etzard, who’s become somewhat renowned for his love of khaki and vellies, is in charge of all things tech and IT maintenance at The Aleit Group. He absolutely knows his way around any computer system and all all forms of software. We are always met with his favourite line from the series The IT Crowd: “Have you switched it off and on again?” Somehow that always seems to fix the problem! Along with his great sense of humour, Etzard is always willing to help and constantly looks for ways to improve all things tech-related in and around The Aleit Group of businesses.
Email address: etzard@aleit.co.za
David is the newest and coolest addition to the hospitality team. You may have spotted him at the Lourensford Market as he is The Aleit Group’s bar and beverage manager. He runs our DRINK mobile coffee and bar division (Boeretroos & Barcode) and takes care of Laurent’s Venue bar needs as well. He is best known for his inventive cocktails and mixology skills!
Email address: info@drinkza.co.za
Managing the banqueting department of The Aleit Group, Jean-Pierre is the latest addition to the team. He is a true gentleman that believes customer service is absolute key. He loves working in an environment where he can combine his love of people with his enjoyment in arranging, managing and perfectly setting up a function which would make the event unforgettable for all the attendees. He will manage DIENS Hospitality and the Operations of Lourensford Market and Laurent function venue.
Email address: jp@aleit.co.za