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AttAcq’s
neW ceO
J ackie van Niekerk joined q: What has been your q: How large can Attacq
become in the next five years?
experience as a woman in a
Attacq as Chief Operating
Officer in April 2017 and
industry?
this question, given the uncertainty
has taken over the company traditionally male-dominated A: It is quite challenging to answer
reins since 01 May 2021 as the new A: Being a woman in a highly of the economy. However, we
Chief Executive Officer (CEO). competitive and dynamic industry are committed to unlocking new
such as the property sector isn’t opportunities and capitalising on
Before joining the Attacq family, always easy, however, you can achieve them, especially with Waterfall being
Jackie was the CEO of Pivotal anything when you have the right one of our key drivers. Our focused
Property Fund, where she played team around you. The leadership team approach on real estate investments
an instrumental role in growing here at Attacq has been so supportive and developments remains to build a
the business and team, leading to since I joined and has ensured a quality and diversified portfolio that
a successful listing on the JSE in seamless transition into my new role. will contribute towards our medium- to
2014 and a fruitful merger process. long-term business growth initiatives.
q: What would you like to
We recently caught up with Jackie to achieve at Attacq in the next q: What keeps you up at night?
find out more about her career and five years? A: The indecision of municipalities
vision for leading Attacq forward. A: 2020 gave us the opportunity and the overall uncertainty that
to pause and rethink our business, South Africa faces concerning
q: congratulations on your and what continues to stand out its economic growth.
recent promotion to ceO. for us is Waterfall City. Its enduring
What led you to commercial ability to attract high calibre q: What makes Attacq
property? corporates to the precinct, its mix of different from other property
A: I have always loved the premium commercial and residential developers?
combination of creating something developments, as well as its live, A: As Attacq, we recognise that
and seeing how it evolves to the point work, play ethos have been the main our real success not only lies in
of influencing a broader community. attractions for the community at large. our operational performance but
Plus, I really enjoy the foresight These factors have firmly positioned in the difference we make in the
and strategic thinking in relation it for growth well into the future. communities and lives around us. This
to the growth of our company. commitment permeates everything
As we plan for the medium-term, we do and influences every decision
we remain focused on creating we make. The Waterfall community,
sustainable community spaces with in particular, has helped us to affect
remarkable experiences for every
business, organisation, partner, or
person that comes into our spaces.
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