Daniel leads engineering at Pulpex, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions. His career is built on a strong foundation in research and development, with previous roles as a Senior Design Engineer at LEDwise and a Crash Safety Engineer at Ford Motor Company, supported by his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria.
Outside of engineering, Daniel is a highly accomplished classical musician and professional clarinetist. He has served as the principal clarinet for the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and is described as an ardent chamber musician, performing concertos and teaching at the university level.
While pursuing a difficult engineering degree, he was already respected as a top-form clarinetist, excelling in both demanding fields simultaneously.