Loyal to the game :Kerry Meikle, 15 years of service and not out

Harare- SHE enjoys working in the background just like an engine enclosed in the bonnet but making a huge difference to power huge and small automobiles.

This month, WestProp Holdings celebrates one of its longest serving member 45 – year old team player Kerry-Leigh Meikle.

She joined WestProp on 1 July 2008 in the capacity of personal assistant to the then managing director Mr Michael Van Blerk.

Because of her work ethic and ability to multi -task she later had an added responsibility of being the personal assistant to the founding chairman and now chief executive officer Mr Ken Sharpe.

Mrs Meikle soon became a repository of knowledge and experience in the company operations and was upgraded to the ‘C suite’ when the company restructured.

She now works as the chief administration officer reporting directly to Mr Sharpe.

She says her biggest qualification is her “experience and character”.

I do not have much in terms of book qualifications,” she says.

“I have watched the company grow from strength to strength over the years and I am pleased to see the projects become a reality.

She has previously worked for the British High Commission in Zimbabwe in the consular section, Dulux Paints, Datvest Asset Management and a host of other companies and entities.

A natural athlete – Kerry as she is popularly known in the office is a lawn bowler.

She plays the sport competitively at district and national level.

She is married to Angus and the couple is blessed with two children.

In 2018 she brought a bronze medal from Botswana where she played against teams from the hosts, Namibia and South Africa.