Octagon scores top level management

Paul Leisegang is a dynamic executive with a strong record of achievement in Octagon as a Business Director on the MTN account. He has been promoted to fill a newly developed role of Senior Business Director and is a member of the executive committee. His new role includes managing the MTN Account as well as Octagon's BEE portfolio.

Paul's leadership credentials include serving a term as the CEO of the South African Chapter of the African Renaissance (SACAR) as an advisory for the presidency on the strategic planning for African Renaissance and civil society. He brings with him a skills base in diverse areas including marketing, finance, communication, strategic planning and implementation.

Peter de Wet rejoins Octagon SA from the 1st March 2006 in the capacity of Senior Business Director and an executive member on EXCO.

Peter is currently completing a six month contract with Octagon Marketing in London, where he is leading an in-house sponsorship team on a MasterCard Europe account. He brings with him a wealth of local and international sponsorship market expertise. During his stay in London he also worked for Fast Track, an event and sponsorship agency in London, working with a variety of clients including The National Lottery, Camelot, Clydesdale Bank, Barclays Capital and Aviva.