Welman: Jozi, Jozi and everywhere.
Welman: I once had lunch with an African president, in a deserted house, eating with our fingers out of a polystyrene box.
Welman: A frenzied blur.
I started my career as an intern at FleishmanHillard 20 years ago. At the age of 30, I was made managing director of the Johannesburg office. Over the years, I have encountered many different clients, I have experienced many countries and cultures, and have dealt with numerous issues and crises.
Welman: Some of my favourite things include… Obviously my family, the ‘off’ button on my laptop and my running shoes.
Welman: The diversity of people, of clients and tasks, as well as the fact that there are no real rules.
Welman: It starts early, using social to take in as much news as possible. It includes a lot of meetings, planning and clients.
Welman: Anything with a screen.
Welman: More agencies than people think… and of course, FleishmanHillard!
Welman: Right this very moment – not at the time of publishing – I am working on a new business pitch while I travel back from a meeting in Botswana.
Welman: Buzzwords: Integration, storytelling, creativity.
Catchphrases: If you can measure it, it’s management, not leadership.
Welman: While I run (that’s why I run).
Welman: When I dance, people think I’m doing my party trick.
Welman: Techno – pardon…
Welman: Beyoncé and Obama’s mobile numbers (haha).
Welman: Read everything you can get your hands on, and respect experience.
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*Interviewed by Leigh Andrews