Johannesburg – Hendrik Strauss has been appointed as Group Security & Surveillance Manager for Sun International, effective 1 February 2024.
In his role, Strauss is responsible for the strategic oversight and accountability of Security and Surveillance operations within Sun International, with specific regard to driving process and technology innovation to maximise functions and synergy between units across the Group.
He reports to Sun International Chief Operations Officer: Hospitality, Graham Wood, and also retains direct responsibility the security and surveillance disciplines at Sun City Resort, accountable to Resort General Manager, Brett Hoppé.
Strauss started his career with Sun International in 1992 at Amatola Sun Hotel & Casino as a Security Officer, and has progressed through the ranks, working in South Africa and several neighbouring countries as a Security & Surveillance Manager.
In 2022, Strauss received a Doctorate in Cognitive Science through the World Society Of Subjective Physics & Science, for his strategic scientific research in the field of the cognitive mind function and its processes.
He also holds a Hospitality Diploma from INTEC, a degree in Coaching for Performance at the University of Stellenbosch and has completed an Executive Development Programme through the University of Cape Town.
