Acquisition International - Influential Businesswoman Awards 2023 61 he overall wellness of the Earth is connected to every living being, plant, and landscape. With the ocean covering 70% of the planet, the overall health of marine life is crucial for sustaining life elsewhere. Overfishing has had a drastic impact on the future of the ocean’s ecosystem as vessels catch fish faster than stocks can recover. Focusing on sustainable practices that consider and protect the environment is what Manatee Holdings Ltd is committed to doing. Thanks to its long history in the fisheries, it understands the animals and what helps their surrounding ecology. Manatee Holdings introduces a kind of aquaculture that is a sustainable alternative that works to rebuild the population of native species by relieving pressure off the wild catch. Lourdes Gant has been working in the aquaculture and fishery industry, supporting the growth of Manatee Holdings since 2008. Before joining its mission, she experienced challenges that tested her and drove her in different directions. Having graduated cum laude in Accountancy from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, followed by a Master’s in business administration, Lourdes started her career with strong business knowledge. When entering the corporate world, Lourdes had a deep desire to learn and succeed. She worked to nurture and grow her partnerships which led her to spaces she once dreamed about. As she worked to find her balance, Lourdes had to start from scratch and through trying, failing, and trying again, it led her exactly where she was meant to be, doing what she was meant to be doing. Alongside being a Co-Owner of Manatee Holdings, Lourdes has founded Lourdes Gant International to share her passion for business and expertise with companies looking to reach the next step in their growth. She offers business mentoring and business planning that focuses on legacy, trust, and integrity to build on partnership, stewardship, and leadership in order to create a sustainable business. Through Lourdes Gant International, her clients have access to a trusted partner that has extensive experience in the business world. Some of the mentoring programmes that she offers include sustainable business, clarify your next level, wealth dynamics profile, mastermind for CEOs and Founders session, and more. T Lourdes Gant International’s services have proven to be a success with Manatee Holdings and, through her mentoring business, she has been elevating her clients’ business alongside them. One client shares, “We’ve been at this for twenty years, but I’ve always struggled to grow our company to its full potential. It was disheartening to see us spinning our wheels on ineffective initiatives. Lourdes Gant offered to help us look at our business through a fresh pair of eyes. The results were instant and impactful. She correctly diagnosed our challenges and was able to direct us to a turn-key system to solve our deep-rooted company issues. In 30 days, we were able to revolutionise the structure and performance of our company. Company morale is at an all-time high, and our clients and partners have taken notice, and our sales are growing. This clarity has also allowed us to decrease our company expenses by $19,000 a month. We feel a new sense of confidence and optimism for the future.” We are delighted to share that Lourdes’ resilience and commitment to her endeavours have been acknowledged and she has been awarded the title of Most Influential Sustainable Aquaculture Businesswoman 2023 (Western Canada): Lourdes Gant. As she continues to guide the success of an organisation with an ethos to protect our planet and the ecosystems that live in it, we look forward to seeing Manatee Holdings’ journey unfold and set an example for other organisations. Additionally, with her dedication to sharing passion, we can’t wait to see where Lourdes Gant International leads its clients in the future. If you are interested in her services and picking at the knowledge that she has accumulated through the years, head over to Lourdes Gant International’s website, and get in touch. Contact: Lourdes Gant Company: Lourdes Gant International Web Address: https://whentheshiphitsthefan.com/ Established in 1988, Manatee Holdings Ltd is a harvesting company that focuses on geoduck clams and sea cucumbers. As the Co-Owner, Lourdes Gant, advises and guides the company so it can continue its mission of helping rebuild the population of native species. In light of her recent recognition in the International Business Awards 2023, we take a look at the work she supports and her career. Most Influential Sustainable Aquaculture Businesswoman 2023 (Western Canada): Lourdes Gant Contact: Lourdes Gant Company: Lourdes Gant International Web Address: www.sustainableaquaculture.ca May23439
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