Sabine Lehmann

Experience

• 

  Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co. Ltd.

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2016

  Managing Director

  A career highlight was leading the successful campaign to have Table Mountain voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Beyond this achievement, I drove organisational restructuring, grew visitor numbers, and improved business profitability by focusing on customer satisfaction and qualityI also initiated the company's transition into sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, establishing the Cableway as a benchmark for sustainable businesses in South Africa.https://www.tablemountain.net/about-us/new7wonders-of-nature Show less

• 

  African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA)

  Jan 2016 - now

  Founder and Founding President

  Founder and Founding President of AAVEA, the only attractions focused association in Africa. Holds annual conference for the attractions industry dedicated to issues pertaining to the industry.

• 

  Institute for Futures Research

  Jan 2016 - now

  Associate Researcher

  I’ve authored over 130 articles and opinion pieces on topics including futures thinking, emerging trends in tourism and leisure , continually scanned the horizon for factors that may influence the future under investigation. My insights have led to speaking engagements at numerous futurist and tourism conferences across South Africa.If you're interested in futures research or have thoughts on emerging trends, I'd love to hear from you! I am passionate about sharing ideas and learning from others in the field.https://www.stellenboschbusiness.ac.za/institute-futures-research Show less

• 

  Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

  May 2016 - Dec 2017

  Chief Operations Officer

  During my tenure at the iconic Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, I balanced sustaining the museum's creative vision with improving business operations. From setting up operations for the launch to enhancing services, processes, and efficiencies, I played a key role in establishing Zeitz MOCAA as a world-class institution.https://zeitzmocaa.museum/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/150917_Release_Zeitz-MOCAA-Opening-Release.pdf

• 

  CURIOSITAS

  Jan 2018 - now

  Founder and CEO

  At CURIOSITAS, we're in the business of crafting "artefacts of the future." By merging the concepts of ' artefacts of the past and sourcing artefacts of the future, a help clients and stakeholders anticipate a rage of futures a curiosity of what the future may hold, we've created a unique approach to futures consulting, taking our clients and stakeholder’s on the journey with us.Our success stories span various clients:• Empowered SANParks to imagine and anticipate a range of future scenarios for conservation and eco-tourism.• Collaborated with Cape Town Tourism to unpack factors that may impact tourism in the future• Assisted the Western Cape Government in crafting their Tourism Masterplan for visitor attractions.Whether through consultations, workshops, or one-on-one engagements, we've consistently helped organisations, municipalities, and tourism bodies to innovate and thrive.If you’d like to learn how CURIOSITAS can help your organisation navigate the future, let’s connect and explore the possibilities!https://curiositas.co.za/ Show less

• 

  Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Gobal Scanning Network

  Participated in the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies Global Scanning Network. This included weekly global scans highlighting new and interesting thoughts for the future of retail and tourism.

• 

  Vision XS Ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Associate, Futurist and Ideation Specialist

  At Vision XS, I've been part of a team providing strategic planning and analysis to the attractions industry. Our work includes developing 5- to 10-year strategic plans, offering investment advice, conducting feasibility studies, and planning major projects.https://www.visionxs.co.uk/