Nicolene Di Bartolo Founder and Managing Director of The NDB Group of Companies, comprising AIMS International South Africa (a division of Nicolene Di Bartolo Management Appointments), Nicolene Di Bartolo Management Appointments, Strategy Recruitment Marketing and Support Solutions. Nicolene Di Bartolo, first registered NDB in 1999, and through the expansion of a successful service division, registered two additional niche recruitment companies culminating in the organizations currently forming the NDB Group. Nicolene is a bold innovator and entrepreneur with 20 years expansive recruitment experience specializing in Executive Search and Management/Specialist Appointments. She provides a large portfolio of national and multinational clients across numerous industries within Southern Africa, with strategic recruitment solutions that are innovative, accurate and highly effective. With almost two decades of success in the recruitment industry, her pragmatism, expertise and energy has enabled The NDB Group to set trends and thrive within the ever dynamic recruitment industry.

Leonie Pentz Business Unit Manager for AIMS International South Africa. Leonie is responsible for the effective management and growth of AIMS International South Africa, as well as building relationships locally and across borders with AIMS Partners, clients and executive talent and the corresponding project management of executive search assignments. Leonie has completed varied Business Management training and has over 15 years business and recruitment experience. Her management, senior executive consulting and entrepreneurial background forms a solid platform that ensures organizational success and her expertise in recruiting for the FMCG, Retail, Financial Services, Energy & Petrochemical and General Manufacturing industries is key to understanding industry needs and matching talent with the required skill sets. She is a highly professional and articulate individual who values knowledge, professional expertise and delivering a thorough service. Leonie is passionate about the unique benefits that collaborating with local and international resources brings to candidates and clients within South Africa and around the globe. She believes the tried and tested search methodology and extensive resources offered by the NDB Group and AIMS International is what sets the organisation apart. Ultimately Leonie is driven by “the value in service” – client and candidate satisfaction is paramount. She believes that enhancing the employer brand is part and parcel of being a Professional Search Partner and AIMS International South Africa ensures this a primary objective that is handled with finesse and professionalism.