Garry Rogers appointed ComutaNet sales director

He brings over 23-years of sales management experience, which has cultivated leadership, communication and motivation qualities, plus an understanding of advertising sales in the media environment.

Garry Rogers

He has been headhunted by South Africa's leading media houses, such as Mail & Guardian and Media24, with a record of accomplishment in taking sales teams beyond their best. His most recent achievement saw his former emerging market team at Daily Sun and Sunday Sun take a sweeping win at the Media24 Legend Awards, winning six out of six awards within their category. This included him being honoured as the Advertising Manager of the Year for 2009/2010.

Maintaining active leadership

Rogers has a hands-on manner, employing a strategic focus on sales innovation and client relationships, while maintaining active leadership and establishing a close link with the marketing division.

Says ComutaNet CEO Howard Plaatjes, "His reputation for innovation and results precedes him and our sales team across all divisions of the business is certain to grow."

"As I learn more about the commuter environment and the company's media offering, I become increasingly excited about the sales prospects and opportunities that await me in this new position. I am grateful to join the enthusiastic sales team and look forward growing the already experienced team," adds Rogers.