Lourize Odendaal has over 15 years of experience in leisure and hospitality operations management in the UAE and Middle East region. She currently serves as the Regional Operations Manager for HB Leisure, overseeing all operations for skill games and attractions across the UAE and Middle East. Previously, she held roles as a Brand and Business Developer and Operations/Brand Liaison Manager for other companies in the UAE. Odendaal has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a specialization in Human Resource Management and is fluent in Afrikaans and English.