Marketing & Media

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.

Director at Werksmans Attorneys. Main Practice areas: • Africa • Competition Focus: • Competition Law and Data privacy • Appearances before Competition Commission, Competition Tribunal and Competition Appeal Court • Obtaining approval for mergers and takeovers from the competition authorities • Former Deputy Commissioner of the South African Competition Commission • Named as a recommended lawyer in Competition by Chambers Global (2017 and 2018). Education: • BCom (University of North West) • LLB (University of North West) • MBL (UNISA) Received Old Mutual medal.

Alan Browde, CEO and founder of SA Harvest..

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.

Albert Makoeng is the Managing Director of Nfinity's influencer division, overseeing two of Africa's leading creator brands, Webfluential and theSalt. His role focuses on connecting brands with creators across the continent..

Amadou Diallo is CEO of DHL Global Forwarding MEA..

Ancel Draai is the MD for Applico Training, a Sage Solutions Training Provider.

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

Andre le Roux, Head of Strategy TBWA\Coastal, has been developing corporate, marketing, product, behaviour change, brand, communication and experience strategies for a wide range of brands in a wide range of categories for over 22 years..

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

Group CEO at 99c.

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.

Anton Fester is managing director at Sedna Africa..

Head at Risk Services at 1Life..

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

Antonio Petra is strategy director at VML SA..

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..

Ashley du Plooy is the Chief Executive Officer at ERA (E-waste Recycling Authority).

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.

Ben April is the associate director and ESG leader at KPMG..

Director at Maven Solutions.

marketing manager at Solenco.

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..

After completing his studies at Rhodes University, Bongani started his career at Unilever, where his passion for marketing was revealed. After years in trade and shopper marketing for companies including BP, Kraft Foods and Kimberly Clark, Bongani founded Dzuwa Media in 2008.

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.

Brina Biggs is the senior manager at Budget Insurance..

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.

Busisiwe Phakathi is the marketing manager at 5fm.

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.

Caroline van der Merwe is co-founder and chief product officer at Jem HR..

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.

CEO at Rogerwilco.

Charmagne Mazhindu is a seasoned marketing leader with over a decade of experience spanning diverse industries. She holds an MBA from Gordon Institute of Business Science and an Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation from MIT.

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.

Christele Chokossa joined Euromonitor as a research associate in July 2016. She is currently a consultant and focuses on Western European and African channels' distribution and digital consumer services.

Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International.

Christy Tawii is a Research & Insights Manager at Euromonitor International, specialising in Travel and Tourism for the Middle East and Africa..

Clinton Bridgeford is the chief creative officer at Grid Worldwide..

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

Craig Schwabe, a distinguished geoinformation professional, has significantly shaped the industry in both government and the private sector in South Africa and across Africa. His expertise spans the conceptualization and management of qualitative and quantitative surveys, including national perception surveys and citizen report card surveys..

Damian Velayadum CA (SA), Group Financial Director at Fastway Couriers and oversees the financial and commercial strategy for the business..

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

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

Daniel Levy the co-founder and co-CEO of Flow, an AdTech-powered data platform.

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.

Founder & CEO at Delta Victor Bravo Africa Partner for eatbigfish.

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.

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..

Dono White is the strategic planning director at VMLY&R and WPP BAV South Africa champion..

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..

Co-founder at Skin-Recode.

Estelle van Tonder is a Professor of Marketing at the University of South Africa. She holds a DCom degree in Marketing Management and is an NRF-rated researcher.

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso is the Head: Business Ecosystems and Sustainability for the Standard Bank Group Business and Commercial Banking Unit. Prior to this role, he managed a portfolio of business and commercial clients in South Africa and across 14 other African countries.

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.

I believe that experiences matter to people and that to create powerful brand experiences, you need to really know what makes people tick, and that means we need to be able to speak to them in real time, all the time..

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.

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..

Geoff Cohen is a founding partner of DYDX, a digital transformation agency. Previously he headed media and marketplace businesses at Naspers subsidiaries..

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..

Graham has spent 19-years in the advertising business in a career that has spanned Asia and Africa. He has worked across multiple business sectors, worked with local and multinational companies on some of the world's most recognised brands..

Grant Lapping is currently the digital executive at Midnight, he has worked in digital media and strategy since 2005, and has a holistic perspective on the market due to the roles he has held across the agency, client and publisher spectrum..

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.

Bizcommunity Editor: Automotive, Entrepreneurship, IT.

Social Media Manager at VML South Africa.

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.

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..

Group chief creative officer at RAPT Creative. He has 20 years of TTL agency experience and loves leading and growing people and building brands and big ideas..

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..

Jane Andropoulos is a partner in Bowmans’ Johannesburg office Dispute Resolution Department..

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..

Jeff Ryan is the MD for AWCape, a Sage Business Partner and has over 20 years of experience. He has extensive strategy and technology consulting, project management and business development experience in multiple industries.

Marketing and Communications Consultant.

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.

Jessica Voerman is the chief clinical officer at SH Inc. Healthcare..

Founder & Director at Novus Group.

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.

John Jack is the chief executive officer at Galetti Corporate Real Estate..

John Loos is a senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance. Loos began his career as an economist at the National Treasury under Finance Minister Trevor Manuel.

Jonathan Sinden is Liberty Two Degrees' chief operations officer. His experience spans 26 years in the property industry, with an excellent track record as development manager at Liberty Properties, Group Five and Absa prior to joining StanLib as an asset manager in 2013.

chief strategy & integration officer at Publicis Groupe.

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

Experienced in Retail sales, Entertainment sales and production and tutoring with an ambition to be involved in digital marketing and advertising.

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 Bott is the CEO of Interwaste..

Justin Manson is the sales director at Webfleet South Africa, Bridgestone’s Mobility company..

Justin Thom is a director at Galetti Corporate Real Estate, a leading South African office and industrial real estate consultancy. He has over 13 years of experience in the industry..

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.

Kate Stubbs is the current group business development and marketing director for the Interwaste Group which forms part of Séché Environment, an international environmental solutions business..

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

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

Kelly Kaimowitz is the Influencer Specialist at Special Effects Media, with a background in marketing. She is passionate about bridging the gap between brands and influencers, ensuring that both sides feel heard and represented..

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....

Group executive for marketing and corporate at Nedbank.

Kirby Gordon is the chief marketing officer at FlySafair, where he leads all client acquisition and retention, brand reputation, and content production efforts for South Africa's largest low-cost airline..

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.

PR Powerhouse is full service public relations consultancy with specialist practice areas in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, public affairs and hospitality..

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.

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..

Described as a Public Relations (PR) guru by her peers, Madelain Roscher is the CEO of PR Worx, a full-service marketing-communications agency, which she established in 2001. With 22 years' in-depth industry experience based on an impressive consulting and corporate career, the firm has achieved remarkable successes under her leadership..

Madelein O'Connell is the Executive in charge of Marketing, Sales & Corporate Relations at Bestmed Medical Scheme..

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

Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), Maphefo Anno-Frempong, is a woman on a mission. Credited with turning around an entity that had lost credibility in the transport sector and in the SETA industry due to several investment decisions that turned out differently.

Marc Ashton is the chief executive officer at Decusatio..

Marc Harding is the Country Manager for Virgin Atlantic in South Africa..

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).

I capitalize the 'M' in 'Me'.

A technology marketing specialist, she was selected Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans. She also serves on the board of the young female empowerment organisation, the B.E.A.R Foundation..

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

Digital Director at Catalyst Africa.

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

SEO specialist at Nerdware.

Partner - Group Strategy at RAPT Creative.

Dr Melanie Van Rooy is an accomplished marketing and strategy executive renowned for her unique blend of creativity and analytical prowess. With more than 22 years’ experience in FMCG and retail, coupled with 35 years of expertise in analytics, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to infuse innovative thinking and creativity with data-driven insights to propel business success..

Head of Strategy and Client Development at Humanz.

Lecturer at Northlink College.

Group Executive: Business Banking at TymeBank.

Mike Abel is the Up&Up Group executive chairman. Previously he was the chief executive partner of M&C Saatchi Abel, which he launched in South Africa in February 2010.

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..

Mike van der Westhuizen is a portfolio manager at Citadel Investment Services, a position he has held since April 2011. In this role, he specialises in Fixed Income and Alternatives, conducting macroeconomic analysis, managing multi-asset portfolios, and implementing trading strategies..

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.

Chief Director Communication at Gauteng Department of Health.

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..

Nick Durrant is MD at Bluegrass Digital, a digital solutions company with offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and London. We are experts in crafting web and mobile products and platforms.

Nicola Allen has been in market research and analysis for more than 20 years and worked on dozens of major brands across South Africa, Australia and Nigeria. As Senior Analyst at Trade Intelligence, she heads up shopper research and bespoke market research projects for FMCG clients..

Global VP of Marketing at SmartCat.

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.

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..

Olivier Perillat-Piratoine is the managing director of Club Med Southern Africa..

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

Regional Communications Expert at creative communications agency, Irvine Partners.

Pat Mahlangu is an award-winning Brandpreneur, and the founder of Pat on Brands, a digital platform at the forefront of brand insights. In 2020, he launched Lerato Agency, a PR and Digital Creative Agency.

Paul Makube is Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB..

Managing Director at Ebony+Ivory.

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.

A lover and a fighter, a spiritualist and explorer, I grow Brands to their full potential @Wetpaint, while balancing myself out with archery..

Phillipa Geard is the visionary Founder and CEO of the award-winning employment agency RecruitMyMom and its sister platform, RecruitAGraduate. Renowned for her expertise in flexible work solutions, Phillipa is a passionate advocate for social impact, focusing on empowering women and youth.

Privesan Naidoo is the Executive Vice President for Trading Products, focusing on cards and payments at Nedbank..

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..

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..

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..

Co-Founder & Creative Director at DashDigital, a digital design studio driven by research & strategy..

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.

Ryan Falkenberg is co-founder and CEO of software company Clevva..

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..

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 the CEO of MullenLowe South Africa. What she has learned about both knowledge and approach has put her in good stead when taking the MullenLowe challenger attitude into the market.

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..

Sasha Kupritz is a public relations specialist at TenacityPR..

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

Shaheed Rajab, Senior Community Manager at Special Effects Media, brings a wealth of experience from his work in the UK, US, and African market..

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..

Shaune Jordaan is the co-founder and chief commercial officer at Hoorah Digital. He is passionate about delivering world class results to brands and building a digital culture that drives change.

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.

Struan Campbell is the Managing Director of Futures Sport and Entertainment Africa – an industry-leading provider of data and analysis for the sports media and fan landscape, providing advanced analytics, performance measurement, and strategic insights to brands, leagues, events, teams and media platforms around the world. His role at Octagon Africa Group follows co-founding Levergy and serving as the agency’s CEO.

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..

Tanya de Jongh is the integrated creative director (brand & design) at Rapt Creative with over 10 years of experience in the industry..

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..

Terena Chetty is a Brand and Content Strategist at 1Africa Consulting, a strategic communications agency working with pan-African and global brands..

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.

Im a man with bright ideas and a passion for the industry..

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..

Vincent Maher is the CEO at True I/O and the head of the MMA AI Leadership Consortium (ALC), South Africa..

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..

Wayne Bischoff recently rejoined Mediamark as CEO, having previously held the position of sales and marketing director at what was then Radmark and Digitalmark..

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.

Yesh Surjoodeen is the Southern Africa regional director at HP.

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.

Chief Strategic Officer at McCann Joburg.

Zihaad Israfil is the chief executive officer at CFI Financial South Africa..