The Accomplishments of Ambassador Lana Marks

“Emphasizing her origin as a proud daughter of immigrants to South Africa, and communicating early on her and her family’s opposition to the Apartheid government, combined with her respect for the South African officials directing programs in tandem with embassy employees, Ambassador Marks quickly gained trust among her counterparts.  

This deepened as each contact witnessed the depth and detail of the Ambassador’s research and plans for potential U.S. solutions for every sector of the government.  Her energy, determination and grounded understanding added credence to her enthusiasm for expanding trade between the United States and South Africa.

During a period of just over one year, Ambassador Lana Marks utilized several independent factors to foster a dramatic shift in United States – South Africa relations. In so doing, she raised the profile of the U.S. Government vis-à-vis the Government of the Republic of South Africa (RSA), and convinced decision-makers in the government and State-owned enterprises to actively consider United States providers for their large scale tenders and solicitations.” Read more.