Lester Bouah joined Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) more than 13 years. He is currently the Executive Manager for Export Development and Promotion looking at the support and development of emerging and existing KwaZulu-Natal Exporters. He has travelled extensively during his career (spanning 22 years) and has visited over 40 countries and has been involved in the attraction of numerous investments to the regions he has serviced. He holds Masters of Science in Investment Promotion and Economic Development (Cum Laude) through the Edinburgh Napier University of Scotland