Originally from Mozambique, Wilson joined ALA’s admissions department in 2012, with a mandate to grow the Academy’s intake of Lusophone students. An educator, entrepreneur, relationship builder and event coordinator, Wilson combines a background in events production, logistics, sales, education and youth development in his various activities.
In his early career, he co-founded Putos Phly, a vibrant clothing label, in 2003, before branching out into event management and managing a Basketball team that competed in the South African League from 2008 to 2010. Wilson successfully delivered a number of events in Angola, Mozambique and South Africa up until 2011. At ALA, he has served as an Admissions Associate, and Marketing & Communications Associate prior to becoming Program Recruitment and Partnerships Manager.
Wilson earned a qualification in General Management from Boston Business College, South Africa, an Assistant Bookkeeper Certificate from Fasset Seta, and BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa. He also studied Construction Management at the University of the Witwatersrand.
