Minette Pretorius

Minette Pretorius is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as Placement Director and Placement Manager Africa at Placement International since September 2017. This company specializes in cultural exchange programs for students and young professionals in the hospitality sector, facilitating internships and management training at luxury hotels and restaurants worldwide. Prior to this role, Minette held the position of Senior Lecturer at the HTA School of Culinary Art from June 2015 to September 2017 and worked as an In-Flight Chef for Etihad Airways from August 2010 to September 2014. Minette's educational background includes an Advanced Diploma in Professional Cooking and Patisserie from the Institute of Culinary Arts, obtained between 2001 and 2003.