Pat Smith

Pat Smith is an accomplished Talent Management Manager at Pep Stores since February 2012, specializing in recruitment, succession planning, and performance management. Prior to this position, Pat owned and managed "Living with Purpose," a coaching and HR consulting business, and served as a Registered Counselling Psychologist. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Partner at Odgers, Ray & Berndtson, where responsibilities included executive search and coaching, and holding senior HR positions at Woolworths and Old Mutual. Pat's career began as a Principal Psychologist in the Department of Correctional Services. An educational background includes a Post Graduate in Organizational Development from London Business School and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Durban Westville.