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Shannon started her career in the in the Groups & Incentives side of the industry, later shifting her focus to working with Fully Independent Travellers, Private Jet Programs and Privately Guided Travel Journeys. She has worked in several prestigious organisations throughout her career and is excited to be joining the TMAC team and looks forward to contributing to the business’s long-term growth and stability, whilst creating unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Johannesburg, Shannon is a bush girl at heart. After completing her schooling at Rand Park High School, Shannon studied Tourism through the Travel Training Institute, South Africa as well as certificates in Programming and Project Management from Damelin.
Shannon’s career started at Impact Incentives in 1998 as an Operations Assistant, progressing to Senior Key Account Manager by 2009. She then moved into Events Management at XO Africa for five years before taking on an Account Management role at Dragonfly Africa.
In 2015, Shannon joined Wilderness, starting as a Senior Journey Specialist in the Groups department. She was promoted to Reservations Manager in 2016 and, in 2021, led the newly created Private Guides team, showcasing her resilience and pioneering spirit.
Shannon thrives on a challenge, and is in her happy place when dealing with the demands of privately guided safaris or large events. In her role at Wilderness, Shannon’s responsibilities included the strategic oversight and operations of the Private Guides and Groups & Incentives Reservations teams.
Passionate about the travel industry, Shannon’s career in the Incentive and Events field has taken her across the globe, exploring many thrilling destinations – yet it’s the wild expanse of Africa that truly captivates her heart.
When not at work, Shannon can often be found on the side of a Rugby or Hockey Field cheering her children on – she is their biggest fan and couldn’t be prouder of them!
Shannon is excited about the future, working with a team of dynamic individuals striving to reach new heights at The Malcolm Ainscough Collection. “Our values truly resonate with me. I have always wanted to work for a company that I can feel wholeheartedly a part of – here at TMAC we contribute daily to something greater than ourselves, and that excites me”, Shannon noted.