Wayne Botes

Experience

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  Chimo branding and advertising agency

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

  Account executive/strategic planner
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  REX Creative

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2011

  Account Manager / Brand Developer
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  Gullan & Gullan

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  Account Manager
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  Ireland / Davenport

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

  Account Director
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  Promise Group

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Group Account Director
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  Grey South Africa

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  Business Unit Director

  Performing all or some of the following duties in all roles with varying levels of responsibility:• Key member of leadership team, working with other leaders to establish the strategic direction of the agency in a specific country and region • Managing the brand communication requirements for a portfolio of clients including Volvo Car South Africa, Procter & Gamble SA and Philip Morris• Supporting marketing managers to develop, implement and track digital and traditional communication campaigns• Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel, setting clear goals and expectations, providing relevant feedback and discipline as required• Providing strategic input and guidance to key stakeholders, including clients’ general managers and marketing managers• Overseeing the deliverables from media and public relations (PR) agencies Show less

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  Volvo Car South Africa

  Mar 2023 - now

  Marketing Manager