Our Team

Chiara Loock

Director

Chiara was born and raised in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. 

She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch. In 2007, Chiara made the decision to relocate to London, where she embarked on a successful career in trademarks that spanned over a decade. She managed numerous prestigious and high-profile client portfolios throughout this period while streamlining and optimising complex processes.

Since 2019, Chiara has been serving as the Operations Manager for a prominent charity organisation based in South-West London. She shoulders diverse and impactful responsibilities in this role, including strategic planning, human resources, and budget management.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Chiara is a devoted parent to two wonderful children and enjoys reading, music, and the great outdoors.

Sharon van Rooyen

Head of Operations 

Sharon started her career with a focus on Consumer Protection Laws.

After a brief stint in this field, she joined a fast-growing, independent property developer initially as executive assistant to the CEO and then promoted to Head of Finance, Operations & Administration. She served in this position for more than a decade.

After her more than a decade involvement in property, she joined an alternative investment brokerage active in commodity-based assets.

After 2 years in alternative investment, Sharon decided to pursue a lifelong ambition to enter the education industry, specifically joining a innovative EdTech company with a significant market presence in the Far East. She has served Curriculum Creator and Assessment Manager for almost 5 years.

Sharon joined Premium Nominees in 2023 as Head of Operations, overseeing all operational and administrative matters. Her diverse sector exposure and commitment to operational excellence makes her an invaluable asset to the Premium Nominees team.