Megan Leaf-Wright
@meganleaf-wright
Founder at The Green Mill and Occai Dress Hire, growing consumer brands through hospitality, retail, and e-commerce.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At The Green Mill (Pty) Ltd, I co-founded and developed a consumer-facing hospitality and retail concept. I oversee daily operations, budgets, cash flow, and a team of nine, while shaping the brand and customer experience.
At Occai Dress Hire, I defined the brand concept, visual identity, and market positioning, and developed the website and online customer journey. I manage product curation, pricing, digital marketing, customer communications, bookings, and fulfilment.
Before building consumer businesses, I worked as a Personal Assistant at Norman, Wink & Stephens Attorneys and Jooste & Semer Attorneys. I supported senior legal professionals with correspondence, documents, diaries, client matters, and confidential administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder
Occai Dress Hire
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Defined the brand concept, target customer, visual identity, and market positioning. Developed the website and online customer journey, and manages product curation, digital marketing, and customer communications.
Managing Director
The Green Mill (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Co-founded and developed a consumer-facing hospitality/retail concept with end-to-end ownership spanning operations, commercial decision-making, brand and customer experience. Led daily operations, managed a team of nine employees, and oversaw budgets, cash flow, payroll, and financial administration.
Personal Assistant to Senior Partner
Norman, Wink & Stephens Attorneys
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Provided confidential executive and legal support to a senior partner in a demanding, deadline-driven legal environment. Drafted legal correspondence, managed the partner's diary, and coordinated administrative tasks.
Personal Assistant
Jooste & Semer Attorneys
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 11 months)
Provided legal and administrative support within a busy law practice, assisting with client matters, correspondence, and document preparation. Maintained confidential files and coordinated day-to-day legal matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Milpark University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2020 - 2026
Studies completed toward the degree; qualification not yet completed.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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