Ronald was an adventurer from the Netherlands. I say was, because these days he is to be found in downtown Mallorca living a busy productive life. Even adventurers must find their place in the universe in the end. He left his native Netherlands when he was 23 and headed for the world of South Africa.
His background in Construction and Engineering was put to good use as he discovered the magic of the South African life. Regeneration and development were as much a part of South Africa then as it continues to be today. Ronald Wit started his career as a civil engineer in South Africa in the 80s and 90s and managed large construction sites
The weather, the vibrancy and the life were a magnet to him and many like him. His South African years were a huge formative part of his life but eventually the game plan of life required more training, and he went back to the Netherlands. He furthered his studies in the 90s as a property surveyor in the Netherlands.
What he understood most, coming from the flatlands of Europe was that South Africa had taught him his need for sun and blue skies. This quest and the skills he possessed was the game plan. A holiday to Majorca in 2006 introduced him to a whole new world. The combination of his vast language skills (Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Afrikaans) and his property renovation experience meant that the job offers were soon on the table.
Since his arrival in Mallorca 20 years ago he has overseen the renovation of over 60 properties. Ronald’s world has included civil engineering, project management, property valuation, real estate sales, accountancy, architectural design, and pool building. This gives him a unique perspective on Mallorcan properties and why many arrive as clients and leave him at the end of projects as his friends.
He has now found the time to move into the next part of his creative life here. He works with many clients who buy in to the whole experience of Mallorca living. They want paintings and photographs and sculptures for their gardens. They are interested in art from the simple to the Avant Garde to enhance their beautiful, finished homes.
South Africa was a vast training ground for this Human but these days Majorca works for him, and he can’t see that changing anytime soon.
