The new book hit Amazon.com best seller lists within 24 hours of the USA book release. It was ranked #1 in “Knowledge Capital” as well as #1 in “Business Ethics”. It also received “HOT NEW RELEASE” status.  

“Carla is such an inspiration and hope for the future of the people of our country. To have a woman in a leadership role like hers, will help inspire millions of people who listen to her story, who read the book, who are on the verge of giving up, who don’t believe in themselves, and who feel hopeless. Carla is a true maverick.” says Shareen Richter an international professor.  

Expert Mavericks brings together the stories of 13 South African business leaders taking you on a journey of their trials, tribulations and victories to become the mavericks they are today. Carla’s story is included with 12 others: Albert Bar David, Dr. Ridwan Mia, Anthony Goodman, Rowan Swartz, Craig Wing, Janine Hills, Alex Granger, Tandy Coleman, Shaheed Joosub, Shereen Hunter, Pam Green and Cassper Nyovest.  

Carla heads-up the Air Mauritius Southern Africa and Latin America operations. Carla is the face of I Am Worthy, a welfare and charity that supports more than 1400 orphans and 700 abused women.  Amongst many awards and recognitions, she won the ELLE Boss Corporate Award in 2015. She is currently critically researching leadership in the aviation world.  

When Carla was asked what is the most fulfilling part of a journey like this, her response was “giving back…there’s nothing more rewarding than making a difference in the lives of children and families…” 

For more information on Carla da Silva, please visit her website: www.airmauritius.com