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Aneshree Naicker

Chief Executive Officer of Stallion Towlines, Recalling the darkest period of her life, Aneshree says, Her security business reflects her competitive spirit.
Authentic Scrap Metals and Nutech Security “It was quite daunting because I was in hospital with “Because it is male-dominated, it is challenging but that
my husband for 33 days. He had asthma, an underlying is more reason to compete harder. We focus on home
condition, and was eventually placed on a ventilator. security, guarding, corporate and commercial protection,
neshree Naicker is the chief executive officer Unfortunately, he did not survive. At first, I just went VIP escorting, alarms, monitoring, and cameras. We have
A of three businesses. These companies into operation mode, arranging the memorial service, even opened a branch in Johannesburg.”

Stallion Towlines, Authentic Scrap Metals,
and Nutech Security, stand as pillars of success among doing the tributes, and the rituals. Then I looked Aneshree’s advice to other women in business is
industries predominantly led by men. at my three little kids, my twins were nine and my both grounded and empowering. “You need to be
youngest was eight and realised my whole world had
Stallion Towlines, she explains, was founded by her late fallen apart.” headstrong and stay focused. You’ll have difficult days,
husband. “We met in 2010, married in 2012, thereafter I especially after tragedy. It’s been four years since I lost
played a vital role in developing the business with an Her involvement in the businesses became both my husband, but with perseverance I’m slowly climbing
expanding fleet. Armed with my BCom degree I focused a responsibility and a form of healing. Aneshree back up the ladder. It’s motivating; you become proud
on finance and management, while he managed the expanded, “Thankfully, I was already involved in all of your success and realise you’ve achieved heights you
hustle and grind on the road.” three businesses, so I was able to keep the reins tight didn’t think possible.”
to ensure their smooth operations.”
Her second venture, Authentic Scrap Metals, was She is deeply aware of her roles as mother and mentor.
founded in 2012. “That’s solely my own enterprise,” The blows did not stop there. “Two years after my Aneshree said, “I have three little girls, so I need to be
Aneshree notes with pride. The third, Nutech Security, husband passed on I lost my mum. She was 74 and a role model for them. If I can do it after all that I’ve
is her current priority. “It is 100% woman-owned, black suffered multiple illnesses. She lived with me, and encountered, any woman can.”
economic empowerment level one, and that is where I took care of her.” Reflecting deeply, Aneshree says, Aneshree recently turned 45 but shows no signs of
my attention is directed now. Stallion and Authentic “The strongest person I knew, my role model, was slowing down. “I was hoping to retire, but I’ve given
have made considerable progress.” definitely my mum. She was quite entrepreneurial, myself another five years. You work hard, but you
loving, giving, and caring. She also lost my dad when
Aneshree’s leadership journey is unique. “I’ve never she was relatively young and raised three children on should also play hard. I double up as mom and dad, so
been employed. I’ve never earned a salary. I was always her own. She was my tower of strength when I lost spending quality time with my daughters, taking them
on the opposite side of the table, paying salaries. I’m not my husband. Losing her was difficult, but because of on holidays, is just as important. It’s not enough to make
sure how good I am at following instructions, but I am her age and illness, it was easier to accept. Losing my money; you must also enhance the quality of your life.”
skilled at delegating,” she says with a hint of humour. soulmate was devastating.” Her entrepreneurial reality, however, leaves little room
for rest. “There is no real balance when you are an
RESILIENCE THROUGH TRAGEDY A LEADER BEYOND THE OFFICE
entrepreneur. Towing is 24 hours. Security is 24 hours.
Her professional milestones, however, are only one Aneshree is not a CEO who leads from behind a desk. “I Authentic is the only one that opens at seven and closes
part of her narrative as life has tested Aneshree harshly. am a people’s person. You will see me out in operations, at five. The phones ring at any hour; two, three, five in
“When I was 27, I lost my dad. When I was 28, I lost my jumping into vehicles, driving around and meeting the morning. You must be available. Even on holiday,
grandfather. Sadly, I lost my husband to Covid in 2021. clients. It is not all about holding the title. My managerial you are still working.”
The last four years have been really challenging because skills are more advanced than my financial ones. I enjoy
it was my sole responsibility to pick up the pieces and the day-to-day operations.” Despite the endless demands, Aneshree remains
keep the businesses afloat.” However, says Aneshree, “I grateful and inspired. “I am quite overwhelmed at
have been blessed with three daughters, my twins who Stallion Towlines, she explains is about 30 years old times but proud of all my achievements. Hopefully,
are 13 and my youngest who is 12”. now. “We’re affiliated with all the insurance companies my story inspires younger women to work harder, stay
and South African Police Services, and we’ve earned focused, and realise that life is not just about family
Despite immense hardship, Aneshree gives gratitude respect in the industry.” Authentic Scrap Metals, and caretaking. You have your own purpose, and there
and dues to her team. “I have an excellent management too, has grown successfully. “It’s reached its climax,” is a portion of life that belongs solely to you.” With
team across all three businesses. I liaise directly with Aneshree says proudly. “Most of my time now is characteristic resolve, Aneshree ends with conviction:
them,” she explained. directed to Nutech Security.” “It’s difficult but certainly doable.”

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