#WomensMonth | Engen’s Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley is giving women a seat at the petroleum table

Bizcommunity | 28.08.2026 15:22
“Eldest daughter syndrome” is the informal term describing the pressure firstborn girls often face to act as caregivers, mediators, and role models from a young age. While it is sometimes framed negatively, it also means the eldest daughter develops resilience and leadership early on, setting the stage for Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley’s rise in the South African petroleum sector.