Content Assistant at Bizcommunity.

Aart Jurriaanse is the Chief Operating Officer at Pay@, where he oversees operations, strategy execution, marketing, and business growth across the company’s payments ecosystem..

Managing Director at SA's Best Small PR Agency 2023 / Finalist for Business Partners, SA Entrepreneur of the Year / PRCA Africa board member / United Nations Development Program (UNDP) SA Taskforce member..

Adelaide Tshabalala is a published, award-winning strategist with over 14 years of experience in communications. Currently a Chief Digital Officer at Nerdware, she continues to break boundaries in digital marketing, data-driven strategies, and brand development..

CEO at MyProperty, Entegral.

As a co-founder and CEO of Insight Terra, Alastair Bovim is accountable for the business performance, operations and strategy of the company. Bovim has a proven executive track record with more than 25 years of experience managing diverse teams in the technology industry.

Allon Raiz is the CEO of Raizcorp. In 2008, Raiz was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and in 2011 he was appointed for the first time as a member of the Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship.

Andile Mathobela, aka The Journalist, is a multidimensional creative who operates at the intersection of music, media, and entrepreneurship..

I provide freelance writing & editing services and offer courses and workshops on writing and legal marketing..

Andy Du Plessis is a food justice activist and has been involved in the development sector for more than 30 years. He is currently the managing director of FoodForward SA, which he joined in 2013..

Anja van Beek is an independent leadership consultant, talent strategist and coach..

Ann is a Partner at Relationship Audits and Management, a global consultancy that measures and optimises client /agency relationships. Her proprietary Radar tool is used by 30 corporates globally and as a result, she interacts with over 200 agencies of all disciplines.

Anna-Bet Stemmet is a writer and translator who lives in the Swartland with her husband and daughters. She is the voice behind Bester Family Wines and does commercial copy and content as Skryfyster..

Anoop Hariparsad, offer and channel marketing manager: digital energy at Schneider Electric.

Anton Fester is managing director at Sedna Africa..

Anton Van Heerden is the managing director for DNA Outsourcing & DNA EOR.

Anton Visser is the Group Chief Operating Officer of Alefbet Learning, which incorporates SA Business School and the Impact Sourcing Institute of South Africa..

Aphiwe Faku is a dynamic Public Relations professional with a proven track record in crafting compelling narratives, securing high-value media coverage, and building impactful brand reputations across lifestyle, corporate, and consumer sectors..

Aunyana Moloisane is the Managing Director of College SA by Optimi.

Babalwa is an award-winning Social Media & Digital Consultant who consistently leads her clients to create work that meaningfully connects with audiences across the African continent. She's young, and unafraid to make her voice heard from telco to tech to the financial sector she has worked across a number of brands as a content strategist..

Beate Stiehler-Mulder is the co-founder of LUX WMN Business Studio, an Associate Member of the Henley Africa Centre for Emerging Market Consumer Studies and an Adjunct Professor at UBI Business School in Luxembourg. www.luxwmn.com.

Director at Maven Solutions.

marketing manager at Solenco.

A South African creative professional working in the advertising industry, Bibi Bonnecwe is the Executive Creative Director at Brave Group..

Bogosi Motshegwa is a strategic planner at Thinkerneur, a brand strategy consulting firm and is Advisory Council Member at Vega School of Design | Brand | Business. He is a brand consultant who specialises in but is not limited to, brand, digital and communication strategy..

Business Unit Director at Publicis Commerce..

Boudine Henningse, Executive: Operational Effectiveness at Ariston Global, is a dynamic HR professional with over a decade of leadership and generalist HR experience across diverse industries. Known for her innovative approach to enhancing organisational effectiveness, Boudine specialises in strategic HR solutions that build capability and drive transformation.

President of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) and CEO of the Cape Town-based communications agency Alkemi Collective..

Brendan Jacobs is the head of agriculture for business and commercial banking in South Africa. Before his current role, he was head of client coverage for business banking in the Free State and Northern Cape, specialising in agriculture and agribusiness.

Brendan Seery has been in the news business for most of his life, covering coups, wars, famines - and some funny stories - across Africa. Brendan Seery's Orchids and Onions column ran each week in the Saturday Star in Johannesburg and the Weekend Argus in Cape Town..

Media24 Advertising & Content Marketing fuels brand growth with powerful storytelling and premium media experiences..

Brian Eagar is the founder and group CEO of TowerStone. From being voted as the naughtiest kid most likely to fail at school, Eagar found success in the information and technology sector as a young sales and marketing executive, culminating in an executive sales and strategy role for one of the Siemens businesses based in Germany.

Bruce Hunt is the managing director at Transcend Capital. He has 18 years of experience in structuring multinational BEE transactions, including Employee Ownership, Broad Based Schemes and introducing strategic investors.

Bruce von Maltitz is currently the MD of 1Stream, a cloud-based contact centre technology provider. He has over 20 years experience in the service industry focusing specifically on contact centres for the last twelve years.

Candy Dempers has loved all things media for twenty-three years. A sales and marketing specialist, her first love was radio and bringing brands and platforms together..

Chief creative officer at TBWA\Hunt Lascaris and the chairperson of the Creative Circle..

Caroline Smith is head of public relations at Flow Communications. She is a chartered public relations practitioner (CPRP) with the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa.

educator and curriculum developer at Future Performance Training (FPT Academy).

Cathy Duff is a director of responsible business consultancy Trialogue. She has more than 20 years' experience in responsible business, sustainability, social investment, and philanthropy research and advice..

Celeste Sirin is an employer branding specialist, speaker, facilitator and founder of Employer Branding Africa which aims to develop employer banding best practice in South Africa by educating South African leaders. She is a leading authority in positioning and elevating employer brands for companies, offering extensive insight into local, African and international employer branding trends..

President & CEO at SCOPEN.

Chief Executive Officer at Beer Association of South Africa.

Charles Siboto is a delightful, youngish person. He firmly believes that kindness matters and cannot abide people who are asshats..

CEO at Rogerwilco.

Charné Munien is the strategy director at Rogerwilco and an IAB Bookmarks Black Pixel winner. A through-the-line planner operating at the intersection of brands, data and culture, she combines deep experience in communications, media, shopper and digital strategy.

Chloë Loubser is a knowledge and learning lawyer in Bowmans’ Cape Town office Employment and Benefits Practice. She specialises in the employment law aspects of commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; drafts employment contracts, policies and procedures; and advises on dismissals and corporate retrenchments, agreements and restraints of trade..

Production and Content Assistant at Bizcommunity.

Dr Chris Blair, previously CEO for 28 years, is currently Group Director at 21st Century, a leading management consultancy specialising in remuneration, reward, organisation design, change management, talent management, and people analytics. With over 28 years of experience advising more than 1,500 organisations locally and internationally, Chris is recognised as one of South Africa’s foremost experts in executive remuneration and governance..

executive director at IAB South Africa.

Chris Campbell is the chief executive officer at CESA..

Dr Chris Roets is the founder and managing director of Quantum Studios, a brand communication agency. He holds a PhD in Marketing Management and previously served as Dean of the AAA School of Advertising..

Director: Marketing and Operations at Finchoice, a Weaver Fintech business.

Damon Forbes is the founder and managing director at BreakOut Events.

Head of strategy at Second Rodeo.

Danette Breitenbach is a marketing & media editor at Bizcommunity.com. Previously she freelanced in the marketing and media sector, including for Bizcommunity.

Daniel Dercksen has been a contributor for Lifestyle since 2012. As the driving force behind the successful independent training initiative The Writing Studio and a published film and theatre journalist of 40 years, teaching workshops in creative writing, playwriting and screenwriting throughout South Africa and internationally the past 22 years.

Daniel completed his BCom Marketing Degree through Unisa while volunteering in various Youth Movements in Cape Town. In 2008 Daniel moved back to Johannesburg where was appointed as Executive Director of two Non-Profits.

Danilo Acquisto is the CEO and co-founder of video specialist digital agency, Special Effects Media South Africa..

Darren Morris is the CEO of Lucky Hustle, a digital-first creative partner for brands and brave CMOs who are ready to push boundaries..

Managing Director at The MediaShop.

David Frost is CEO of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association - SATSA..

Dawn Rowlands is the of CEO Dentsu Aegis Network SSA. She has over 20 years of experience in the media industry and has most notably been a shareholder founding partner of Nota Bene, a strategy agency in South Africa, and is also the founder of Posterscope SA.

Debbie Hathway is an award-winning writer, with a special interest in luxury lifestyle (watches, jewellery, travel, property investment) and the arts..

Devan Moonsamy is the CEO of ICHAF Training Institute. ICHAF offers SETA-approved training in business skills, computer use, and soft skills.

Domaine Rautenbach is the senior brand manager for Jacobs Coffee.

Donald is a seasoned marketing and brand builder with over a decade of experience delivering results across industries throughout Africa. His work spans financial services, higher education, telecommunications, hospitality, fintech, travel, mining, and public sector organisations..

Dorcas Dlamini Mbele is senior director, commercial for Sub-Saharan Africa at Marriott International, where she oversees commercial strategy and growth across the region’s portfolio..

Doros Hadjizenonos is Regional Sales Director Southern Africa at Fortinet.

Co-founder at Skin-Recode.

Dr Saumya Gautam is a medical aesthetician and aesthetic doctor based in Cape Town with a strong passion for skin health and regenerative skincare. She is the director and co-founder of S&S Aesthetics, where she combines evidence-based medical aesthetics with a holistic approach to optimise long-term skin wellness..

Founder and CEO at Terre d’Afrique.

Marketing & Communications Manager at Fibre Circle.

Dumisani Tshabalala is the head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG).

Dustin is partner and chief executive of Razor, the PR, reputation and culture and communications agency in the M&C Saatchi Group. Dustin is recognised as one of the top reputation managers and communicators in Europe, Africa and the Middle East - having been named by the Holmes Report / PRovoke Media as one of its top 25 innovators in public relations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2019..

PR & Communications at AFDA /Alumni / Festivals.

El Broide is the Managing Director at The Platinum Club..

Elouise Kelly is the Country Manager at Viu South Africa. She worked at some of the most prominent companies locally and abroad, including Ogilvy South Africa.

Erica Bopape is the executive for Marketing and Communications at Absa Business Banking.

marketing and communications specialist at GCIS. He is a qualified Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (CPRP) from PRISA..

Eva August is the chief executive officer at Century21. She is a seasoned real estate leader with over 15 years of experience in the South African property market.

Group Editor: Retail and Lifestyle.

Media Strategist, Business Owner & Lover of Great at The Last Yards. For the past 10 years she has successfully run her own consultancy called The Last Yards servicing both Media Agencies and direct clients with her unique brand of creativity and direct approach to problem solving..

Feryal Domingo is the acting executive director at Inyathelo. Feryal has qualifications in public relations, corporate governance and citizenship, and a postgraduate qualification in management studies at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town.

Fhumulani Ratshitanga is CEO of Fruit South Africa, the umbrella body representing the country’s organised fruit industries.

With years of expertise as an economist, Frank Blackmore leads economic insights at KPMG South Africa. His work includes coverage of the National Budget, Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, and Monetary Policy Committee.

Gabrielle Gray is the Global Head of Capabilities for Brandtech+ the global creative-production engine of the Brandtech Group. With almost two decades of working in the creative arena across television and advertising, she leads Brandtech+’s global talent roster across five continents..

Gail Schimmel is the CEO of the Adverting Regulatory Board. She has a BA (Hon) LLB LLM, and is an admitted attorney.

Director & Owner at Breadbin Productions.

Founder and Director at Breadb.

Ged Nooy, general manager of Field Force, a division of Provantage, has worked in the South African and international consumer goods industries for almost two decades..

CEO of AutoTrader South Africa.

Gillian Rightford is the MD of Adtherapy and executive director of the Association for Communication and Advertising, with expertise in marketing, strategy, advertising, and leadership..

Ginen Moodley is an attorney and founding director of Moodley Attorneys Incorporated (MAinc), which is a corporate and commercial legal practice that helps international stakeholders establish businesses in South Africa..

Head of Africa practice at Norton Rose Fulbright.

Owner of Enhance PR & Communications.

General Manager at Omoda and Jaecoo South Africa.

Hayley Parry is the co-founder of The Money School and Money Coach at 1Life’s Truth About Money. She studied at the University of Johannesburg and Jonköping International Business School in Sweden, which led to a career in financial media.

Hemant Harie is the managing director at Gabsten Technologies..

Bizcommunity Editor: Automotive, Entrepreneurship, IT.

Jaco Lintvelt has 15 years of demonstrable experience as a strategic, tech-aware, and client-centric business advisor. His expertise is connecting analytics to Business Growth Solutions to enable Digital Transformation within the marketing function.

Jacques Cilliers is The Up & Up Group's Creative Director: AI and Automation Division..

Cofounder and Managing Director at Flume Digital Marketing.

Jacques du Preez is CEO of Provantage Media Group. He is the founder and a shareholder of the group, which is one of southern Africa's leading out-of-home and transit media and marketing companies..

Jakes Joubert is the CEO of Red Energy..

James Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Pattern, a retail technology company. Pattern’s inventory optimisation solutions empower brands and retailers to buy smarter, allocate & replenish faster, and meet demand with precision..

Jarred Cinman authored this article as an ACA board member and a member of the ACASA Future Industry committee, including Vincent Maher, Musa Kalenga, Haydn Townsend, Matthew Arnold and Antonio Petra..

Jason van Dyk is the founder and CEO at Sociable app, a platform bringing people together through Community, Passion, and Authentic events on iOS and Android..

Jean-Paul Rudd is a partner in Adams and Adams' Insurance Division. He has been with the firm since 2008 and was promoted to partnership in 2014.

Marketing and Communications Consultant.

Jeremy Lang is Regional General Manager at Business Partners Limited..

Jessica Gbedemah is a final-year public relations and communication management student at the University of Johannesburg. She is currently completing her work-integrated learning (WIL) at Decode Communications as a PR Intern..

Head of PR at Levergy.

Founder & Director at Novus Group.

Johan Viljoen is a pharmacist with 30 years of experience in the medical scheme managed care environment, with a special interest in pharmaceutical benefit management, customer-centric digital solutions, and quality outcomes of healthcare..

MD of the Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS), and partner in Scopen Africa, with a background that includes being on both the agency and the client side of the fence, Johanna McDowell is well-placed to offer commentary on marketing and advertising in the South African and international contexts. She built her career in marketing and advertising since 1974, holding directorship in both SA and British advertising agencies.

Johannes (Jojo) Keiper is a multi-award-winning strategy director at M&C Saatchi Abel and the Up&Up Group. He has helped build some of the world’s most loved brands - from MTN, Heineken or PepsiCo, to one of South Africa’s most loved retailers, takealot.com.

John Hudson is Head of Agriculture at Nedbank..

Jonathan Goldberg is a leading voice in space Labour Law and Employee Relations. As the joint-CEO of Global Business Solutions, Jonathan has made the company into the foremost labour law, human resources and industrial relations consultancy..

chief strategy & integration officer at Publicis Groupe.

Joon Chong is a partner in the Tax Practice at Webber Wentzel..

Judith Middleton is the CEO of DUO Marketing and Communications.

Judith Mugeni is the co-founder, chief strategist and managing partner of Ganizani Consulting Services, a strategic marketing and tech firm. Her passion lies in the integration of all marketing activities.

Justin Beswick holds his BA Honours degree in Strategic Brand Communication and a BBA in Marketing Management. Justin services brands from Johannesburg.

Justin Bott is the CEO of Interwaste..

editor at DailyMaverick.

Karabo Ledwaba is a Marketing and Media Editor at Bizcommunity and award-winning journalist. Before joining the publication she worked at Sowetan as a content producer and reporter.

Karen Keylock is the National Retail Franchising Manager at Nedbank Commercial Banking.

Karen Loader is a fitness industry leader, entrepreneur and CEO of Functional Fitness South Africa, overseeing the growth of F45 Training and FS8 nationwide..

Freelance writer and communications and PR specialist.

Katja is the Finance, Property and Construction Editor at Bizcommunity..

Keith Elliott is a Broadacres resident and one of thousands directly affected by toxic smoke from illegal dumping and burning in the Kya Sands area. After coming home in 2020 to find his neighbourhood engulfed in fumes, he realised the community needed to take a stand.

Kelly Jackson is managing director at TTC Tour Brands EMEA..

Kevin Dam is a commercial attorney and director at KISCH IP specializing in Corporate and Commercial Law and provides strategic legal solutions for businesses navigating complex regulatory environments..

Kevin is a co-founder and director of ByDesign Communications, with over twenty years' experience in corporate communication strategy, media strategy, social media strategy and crisis counselling....

Khomotjo Mashele is the Head of Product at SPARK Schools. Khomotjo leads the end-to-end design and implementation of scalable, technology-integrated learning models that prepare SPARK School scholars for success in an evolving global economy.

Managing Partner at Pulse Communications.

20 years experience in the PR, marketing and brand communications industry..

Publicis Groupe CEO.

Local Digital Lead at Sauce Advertising.

Founder and Managing Director of PR Powerhouse | Communications Strategist | Corporate Reputation Leader | Podcaster at Influence.

Lebogang Mashangoane is a team player, energetic and positive about life. A self-motivated, goal oriented individual who is determined to succeed in everything I anticipate achieving..

Experienced Communications Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry. Skilled in Internal and External Communications, Event Management, Marketing and Stakeholder Relations.

Lerato Mothopeng is the client success manager at Nerdware, a digital marketing agency. She is an optimistic and result-driven digital marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience in strategic digital marketing, account management and team leadership.

Leslie Adams is the sales director at Reach Africa.

Director at Consumer Psychology Lab.

Lindsey is the editor for ICT, Construction&Engineering and Energy&Mining at Bizcommunity.

Founder of Venture Workspace.

Lushan Sundram is the senior sales & business development manager at Essential Employee Benefits. He is a results-driven financial services professional with experience in driving business growth through strategic planning, in-depth financial analysis and innovative sales strategies.

Lyndy van den Barselaar is the MD of Manpower Group South Africa..

Madri van der Westhuizen is Campaign & Social Media Manager at Anew Hotels & Resorts..

Former award-winning journalist who worked at the Rand Daily Mail, Cape Times and Fair Lady magazine, Marilyn is the Communications Manager at COHSASA, a not-for-profit company that seeks to improve healthcare delivery in developing countries. Marilyn has a post-graduate degree from the University of Cape Town and writes poetry in her spare time..

Dr Mario Landman is the executive of Education Technology and Innovation at the Independent Institute of Education (IIE).

After studying media and writing at the University of Cape Town, Maroefah dived head-first into publishing. Going on to write more than 50 pieces in digital (Bizcommunity) and print media (Seventeen Magazine).

Co-owner at Triple M Entertainment, founder Music Exchange, manager Sipho Hotstix Mabuse.

I capitalize the 'M' in 'Me'.

Mathew Kirkland is a senior Life Sciences educator at Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard.

Digital Director at Catalyst Africa.

Orphans and Vulnerable Children Officer at Habitat for Humanity Zambia I am an outdoor kind of person and enjoy working in the community with different types of people. I love making new friends, travelling to new places and tasting new foods.

Max Oliva is the Chief Executive Officer at Spar Southern Africa.

Partner - Group Strategy at RAPT Creative.

Head of Strategy and Client Development at Humanz.

Group Executive: Business Banking at TymeBank.

Mike Saunders, CEO of Digitlab, is a renowned Digital Business and CRM Consulting expert acclaimed for his unique ability to blend technological expertise with insightful business strategy. His leadership in digital consulting, combined with his roles as an international keynote speaker and author, has solidified his reputation as a visionary in the digital realm..

Mike Sharman is the owner of Retroviral Digital Communications, an online communications consultancy specialising in communication strategy, social media and content creation..

Moliehi has over 18 years' experience in the communications industry, having worked across the spectrum of PR for both public and private sector clients across the continent. She has a mix of skills including strategy development, reputation and crisis management, client service management, media relations and stakeholder management..

brand strategist at Rogerwilco.

Mtho Maphumulo is a Partner in the dispute resolution department with a specific focus on insurance and financial sector law matters. Mtho is a Partner in the insurance department in the firm, and he represents internationally renowned insurance companies, insurance underwriters, intermediary firms, corporate institutions, and individuals.

Managing Director at Kwikot.

Musa Kalenga is a technologist, marketer, brand communicator, entrepreneur and author of Ladders and Trampolines. He is the Group CEO and shareholder of Brave Group and co-founder of Bridge Labs..

If you enjoyed this article follow Nadia Hearn, brand authority for South Africa's small business sector, speaker and radio talk show host of #onTheFLIPSIDE on 2oceansvibe Radio - sign-up to follow her blog on www.get-published.co.za, and register for a free copy of her latest book titled: Get Business - your guide on how to identify, engage, get and keep your perfect customer..

Natascha Torres is the Digital Strategist at DataCore Media, which helps organisations to drive better results from their digital marketing investments by unlocking the full potential of campaign performance data. She has over 14 years of marketing experience working at agencies like FCB, Ogilvy and Publicis Groupe..

Global VP of Marketing at SmartCat.

executive creative director of digital at Penquin.

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Nduli Media and Timeless Trends Magazine.

Nomika Singh-Govender is the general manager: business management at Digitas South Africa, the networked experience agency within Publicis Groupe Africa..

Nomphelo Jabavu is a marketing and communications contributor with a passion for exploring the evolving media landscape and the role of organisational change communication. With professional experience in insurance, broadcasting and entertainment, she brings a cross-industry perspective to how communication strategies shape trust, reputation and transformation.

Nonjabulo Sokhela is an accomplished professional in the green economy, with a strong track record in driving socio-economic transformation through strategy development and execution, particularly within disadvantaged and remote communities..

Nonku Nyathi is a Senior Partnerships and Ecosystem Lead at Injini, an edtech accelerator and think tank. Nonku has an academic background in science and health innovation and has spent the last six years contributing to the design and implementation of projects and interventions in fields such as health systems, innovative finance, and early childhood development (ECD).

A B2B content creator specialising in SEO and storytelling, with expertise in digital marketing and crafting impactful editorial content. Connect at moc.ytinummoczib@izakodnatn..

Parusha Partab is the chief strategy officer for VML South Africa..

Regional Communications Expert at creative communications agency, Irvine Partners.

Paul Makube is Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB..

Paul has always referred to his 25-year career as an extremely adventurous and diverse one. He has participated in the rise of some of South Africa's most iconic brands that have become market leaders today.

Paul Reynell is the vice-president of Prisa and founder of Paddington Station PR..

Chief Analytics Officer at Lightstone.

Paula Hulley is the managing director of Digitas and the IAB South Africa Connected Commerce Committee chair..

Pete Case is the Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy & Mather South Africa..

Business Development Executive at redPanda Software and Solutions.

Peter Setou is the chief executive of the Vumelana Advisory Fund, a non-profit organisation that works with land reform beneficiaries to make their land productive by facilitating partnerships between communities and investors who have, among other resources, access to capital and markets..

CEO & Founder at Irvine Partners.

Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa and Dark Arts Studio, is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience across creative, experiential, and sponsorship agencies..

Professor Raymond Parsons is the economist at the North-West University (NWU)..

Regine is a reputation specialist. She founded Reputation Matters in 2005; where they measure and manage companies' reputations using their unique Repudometer® measurement tool..

With three decades of experience across the South African and UK media landscapes, Richard Lord is a seasoned strategist and industry leader who has held senior roles at FCB, The MediaShop, Meta Media, and, most recently, as Managing Director of Starcom..

Riona Kalua is a director at LnP Beyond legal and heads the firm’s Labour and Employment practice. She has litigation experience in all aspects of labour law in the CCMA, various bargaining councils, and the Labour Courts.

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana is a marketing, advertising and communications professional with experience in account management, social media and digital marketing campaign management..

Editor at Bizcommunity..

Robyn Gouws is the Coding and Robotics teacher at Reddam House Waterfall..

Ronelle Bester, MD of Red Ribbon Communications, started her career in technology at Dimension Data as marketing manager of the Western Cape. She has a BTech degree in public relations from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and has lectured in public relations at both the University of South Africa and Varsity College.

data lead at VML SA.

Marketing Executive at Bluegrass.

Sam Swaine is a strategic communications consultant and founder of Audibly - a boutique podcast studio that blends story strategy, sound design, PR, and syndication to help brands land with resonance..

Samantha-Jane Gravett is a Director at Robert Walters Recruitment Africa, where she oversees multiple teams across the African continent, driving the organisation's commitment to providing technology-led talent solutions alongside her dedicated and customer-centric colleagues..

Managing Director at Sub-Saharan Africa, Radisson Hotel Group.

Dr Sarah Britten has 21 years of experience across various clients and multiple strategic disciplines, including social media and shopper. Her client experience includes Nedbank, Investec, FNB, Bothongo Group, Sanofi, Colgate Palmolive, Aspen, Adcock Ingram, Kraft Heinz, Citroën and Land Rover..

Sarah is passionate about the organisational structure of the growing team at WE in Johannesburg and maintaining an open, integrated culture that is geared for long-term success..

Chief Operating Officer for Connect, the media agency in The Up&Up Group.

Shan Radcliffe is the editor of Bizcommunity HR, Education and Legal..

As a senior creative at Grid Worldwide, I have honed my expertise in graphic design, digital design, branding, and other creative disciplines. My career is driven by a commitment to innovation, artistic excellence, and strategic creativity across both corporate and independent projects..

Founder and CEO at Centennial Schools. Shaun Fuchs is a passionate educator with over 30 years' experience in the education sector.

Shaun specialises in BEE Ownership advisory and transaction structuring - specifically ESOP and Broad-based Ownership Scheme implementation, Enterprise and Supplier Development initiatives, and share incentive schemes. Prior to joining Transcend Capital, Shaun worked for Deloitte and Credit Suisse..

Extra-Ordinary Professor, University of Western Cape Visiting Professor Leeds Trinity University Research Fellow University of South Africa Member of the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy Author of Education and the Working Class: Is There Hope for an Inclusive System?.

Siki Msuseni is the Founder and Director of Amplified PR. She holds a Bachelor of Consumer Science in Fashion Retail Management (Cum Laude, Unisa) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (UCT)..

Founder & CEO at Futureborn.

Dr Stan du Plessis is the CEO at Stadio Higher Education.

Svetlana Vasileva is the AFSA Secretary General and part of AFSA’s international transformation, together with the AFSA Court, into a leading centre for complex cross-border dispute resolution. With deep experience in international arbitration and institutional reform, she drives initiatives that modernise Africa’s arbitration infrastructure, elevate African expertise, and strengthen global partnerships.

Taegan Devar is an industrial psychologist and the founder and managing director of people and organisational development firm Fineline Consulting..

Tapelo Zama is the digital marketing manager of 555 Media Hub. He specialises in data-driven marketing, media trends, and using social intelligence to identify opportunities for digital innovation..

Brand and Culture Strategy consulting | Bizcommunity.com CCO at large. Email az.oc.flehsehtffo@yrret, Twitter @terrylevin, Instagram, LinkedIn..

Tersia Joubert is the Head of Research & Development (R&D) and Lead R&D Technologist at B-well Foods. She is an active representative for the company, often speaking about industry trends, innovations, and the future of the food sector in South Africa..

Tessa Venter is the Chief Academic Officer at UCT Online High School, where she leads academic innovation and curriculum strategy. With over 10 years of experience in education and pedagogy, she is passionate about creating accessible, future-focused learning ecosystems that empower every learner to thrive..

Thabang Skwambane is the CEO of Nahana Communications Group..

Tlhogi Ngwato, the founder and managing partner of Manaka Publicity, has advised high-profile clients, companies, personalities, sporting personalities and organisations, offering strategic advice that has assisted them through some of their most difficult and thrilling milestones..

Tom has served on the board of the World Out of Home Organization since 2015 and was appointed President in 2017. He is also Chairman of OOH Capital, former Chairman of Ocean Outdoor from 2019 to 2020 and former CEO of CBS Outdoor International from 2000 to 2008.

Chief Content Officer at CMO Council. He creates all forms of digital thought leadership content that helps chief marketers, line of business leaders, and growth and revenue officers succeed in their rapidly evolving roles.

Venessa Dewing is vice president of sales for Sub-Saharan Africa at DHL Express, where she leads regional sales strategy and supports businesses navigating Africa’s evolving trade and logistics landscape..

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Bethanie Management Consulting and a SAICA-registered professional accountant. I advise entrepreneurs and organisations on strengthening financial control, improving performance, and achieving sustainable growth, and was ranked Top Most-Read Contributor in Bizcommunity’s #BestofBiz 2025 Entrepreneurship category for my insights on financial leadership and business strategy..

Specializes in Lifestyle & Entertainment PR, Government Relations, Sports PR and Corporate Comm..

Waldo Marcus is director at TPN Credit Bureau..

Wandile Sihlobo is an agricultural economist and head of agribusiness research at the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) in South Africa. He is a columnist for Business Day and Farmers Weekly magazine..

Wayne Abegglen is portfolio executive for the Western Cape division of Hyprop Investments..

20 years experience in Business, Marketing and Advertising.

Wilma de Bruin has a freelance career spanning 40 years writing for various newspapers, magazines, PR companies, tertiary institutions and other clients. Also edited various custom and company publications..

Planner of strat. Owner of dogs.

Yuneal Padayachy is the Chief Support Officer at The BEE Chamber. Padayachy has over 14 years of experience in the B-BBEE and Transformation Environment of which over 11 Years has been in a Middle / Senior Management level.