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Alan Browde, CEO and founder of SA Harvest..

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..

Brand and Marketing Strategist at Trade Intelligence.

Bryce O’Donnell is the managing director at Abcon Developments..

Strategy Director at Point Group: Iconic Collective.

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.

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..

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

Group Editor: Retail and Lifestyle.

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

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..

Gisela Kruger is the Communication Manager and Business Integrator (BCorp) at Danone Southern Africa. She operates as part of the extended leadership team and within a very lean corporation has allowed her to move beyond the standard communication role and refine her skills as project manager on multiple campaigns..

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

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

Mark Wilson is the Managing Director of SYSPRO Africa, who defines and oversees the go-to-market and channel strategies, identifies key growth areas and develops new partnerships across the continent. Mark believes strongly in a customer-centric approach and the importance of recognising and understanding a customer's specific business needs..

Matthew van der Valk is the ECD at Executive Creative Director at VML SA..

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

Meagan is a fashion designer, stylist, writer and public speaker. She owns a small clothing business called Calista Clothing and enjoys using her knowledge to empower women..

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..

MJ Schoemaker is the president of Sapics (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management), a non-profit organisation founded in 1966 to elevate, educate and empower the community of supply chain professionals across Africa..

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..

Business Analyst at Marketing Intelligence Hub.

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..

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

Renate Singh is the Research, Development, and Applications (RD&A) Lead at Kerry – a global leader in flavour, taste, and nutrition. In her role at Kerry, Renate is dedicated to meeting customer needs through the invaluable lens of people insights and real-word context..

Rico Basson has been the CEO of the newly formed industry umbrella body South African Wine since 1 June 2023. Before that, he was the Managing Director of Vinpro since 2012, following a career in the commercial banking industry, with a specific focus on agriculture and wine..

Roelf Pienaar is managing director of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, a leading exporter of South African apples and pears. He is a qualified chartered accountant and holds an MBA degree.

Senior writer and editor at Flow Communications.

Multisales Director: Corporate Affairs Southern Africa at Mars.

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..

Virusha is a partner and head of Tax in Baker McKenzie's Tax Practice Group in Johannesburg. She has over 20 years' experience in tax matters relating to customs, excise and international trade..

Chief Strategic Officer at McCann Joburg.

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