Maurice Raphaël

1910-2010

Nationality: South African

Profession: Manufacturer of industrial and farm clothing. Organisation and administration consultant.

Maurice founded Executives International in 1968 with 34 members.  From its inception and for well over twenty years Maurice ran the club he created - gradually building its membership, creating business-related events, inspiring speakers and tirelessly handling all the administrative tasks and member liaison - single-handed. In 1990 the first Committee of Executives International was elected at which time Maurice became Honorary Life President.

For those of you who had theprivilege of knowing Maurice, you will surely agree, he was a true gentleman and quite remarkable even in his 99th year. While unable to attend events in later years, he always kept abreast of EI's activities and never failed to wish us well before an event. He always remained spot on with current affairs and was never lost for a pertinent story or an amusing anecdote. Maurice - an outstanding personality with his gentle manner, humour and steadfast encouragement- will be sorely missed.

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