Experience

DR Gaming Technology™

• Belgium
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director: Africa

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  I am responsible for the direction, growth, and control of the Company's African business endeavours. I am responsible for the direction, growth, and control of the Company's African business endeavours.



Smile 90.4FM

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air Music Presenter

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  I am currently under contract as a stand-in presenter; this followed me having to sadly relinquish my full-time weekend breakfast slot as of June 2023 due to increased travel commitments iro my role at DR Gaming Technology™. I am currently under contract as a stand-in presenter; this followed me having to sadly relinquish my full-time weekend breakfast slot as of June 2023 due to increased travel commitments iro my role at DR Gaming Technology™.



SuperSport

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Boxing Ring Announcer

  • Jun 1998 - Present

  I have been a freelance boxing ring announcer for SuperSport (through Golden Gloves Promotions) for over 20 years. To date I have announced close to 100 world titles fights, and have also had the fortunate opportunity to have worked with HBO. I have been a freelance boxing ring announcer for SuperSport (through Golden Gloves Promotions) for over 20 years. To date I have announced close to 100 world titles fights, and have also had the fortunate opportunity to have worked with HBO.



Peermont Global

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager: PalaceBet

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  I was responsible for developing and managing the Group's online betting operation and driving its associated growth strategy. I was responsible for developing and managing the Group's online betting operation and driving its associated growth strategy.



DR Gaming Technology™

• Belgium
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head: Global Marketing

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2022

  I was responsible for developing, executing, and managing the Group’s integrated end-to-end marketing and communications strategy inclusive of all public relations and our full turn-key attendance at international trade shows. I was responsible for developing, executing, and managing the Group’s integrated end-to-end marketing and communications strategy inclusive of all public relations and our full turn-key attendance at international trade shows.



Magic 828

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air Music Presenter

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2021

  I was the presenter of a mid-morning music-driven weekend radio programme. Saturdays: 09:00-12:00; and Sundays: 10:00-14:00 I was the presenter of a mid-morning music-driven weekend radio programme. Saturdays: 09:00-12:00; and Sundays: 10:00-14:00



Grand Tellumat Manufacturing

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Business Development and Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2017

  My core responsibilities were the sourcing and securing of new (and the retention of existing) electronic contract manufacturing business opportunities through the development and execution of the company's sales and marketing strategy. My core responsibilities were the sourcing and securing of new (and the retention of existing) electronic contract manufacturing business opportunities through the development and execution of the company's sales and marketing strategy.



Grand Parade Investments Limited

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product and Manufacturing Executive

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  My responsibilities included the development and execution of the Group's gaming manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution business plan and budget; as well as the establishment, development, and "go-to-market" of the Grand Play online sports betting business, a business that was ultimately sold to Sun International and absorbed into SunBet.

• Group Gaming Executive

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  I was accountable for the operation of the Group’s national market-leading LPM (street market slots) business and was responsible for strategically driving its sustainability and growth alongside a team of Provincial General Managers and staff; our key focus was the physical expansion of our footprint, as well as the optimisation of operational efficiencies. The then GPI Slots group was sold to Sun International and now operates as Sun Slots.

• Operations Manager: Gaming

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  I was responsible for the centralised management of all gaming operations and marketing-related activities for the Group’s three market-leading LPM (street market slots) business units in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape inclusive of the provision of management services such as Human Resources, a centralised Helpdesk/Call Centre, Marketing, Finance, and Procurement.

• Group Product and Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Apr 2012

  I oversaw the development and implementation of all of the Group’s LPM (street market slots) operations’ promotions and gaming marketing initiatives; I also managed and optimised the procurement, placement, and performance of the Group’s LPMs (street market slot machines).

• Group Commercial Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  I was responsible for the development, and then management, and implementation, of the Group’s central marketing and slots operations strategy with a key focus on expanding, and then driving efficiencies amongst our 3rd Party partner/retail venues.



Primedia Broadcasting

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• On-Air Sports Presenter (Kfm and 567 Cape Talk)

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  I was responsible for sourcing, writing, and then reading weekend sports news on primarily Kfm; I was also asked from time-to-time to undertake week-day 'stand-ins' on both 567 Cape Talk, and Kfm. I was responsible for sourcing, writing, and then reading weekend sports news on primarily Kfm; I was also asked from time-to-time to undertake week-day 'stand-ins' on both 567 Cape Talk, and Kfm.



Sun International

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gaming Marketing Manager: Group

  • Dec 2006 - Feb 2008

  I was the central point through which the Group's casino operations teams and central office worked to develop and execute group-wide and casino-specific marketing, promotions, and other customer acquisition, retention, and re-activation strategies.

• Marketing Manager: Carnival City Casino

  • Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

  My primary objective at Carnival City was to act as an interim Marketing Manager (under my Central Office role noted above) whilst the Company sought a suitable permanent candidate; once that candidate had been secured I then mentored him in his new role. During my time at Carnival City I was responsible for devising, developing, managing, and executing the casino's marketing strategy inclusive of media planning, budgeting, promotions, CRM, and a new and rather successful entertainment/live concert strategy. Show less

• Marketing Manager: Meropa Casino

  • Nov 2001 - Feb 2006

  I moved to Polokwane whilst Meropa Casino was still being built; as such, I was initially responsible for devising, developing, managing, and then executing the casino's initial pre-opening, and then launch marketing strategy. Then, once the casino opened in March 2002, our focus (obviously) changed to operations, as did our marketing strategy and so too my responsibilities to now include media planning, promotions, entertainment, CRM, reporting, and budgeting.

• Promotions Manager: Carnival City Casino

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2001

  I moved from The Carousel to Carnival City in order to be a part of the 'spotlight' on Sun International's (and South Africa's) first permanent urban casino, we were also the first local casino to operate solely on player cards and notes - no tokens, coins, or tickets. As the Promotions Manager, I was responsible for devising, developing, and executing the casino's large-scale and small-scale gaming-specific promotions in association with the casino Marketing Manager, Slots Manager, Tables Manager, and the Group Gaming Marketing Manager. Show less

• CRM and Promotions Manager: The Carousel Casino

  • Apr 1996 - May 2000

  I commenced my employment with Sun International as a full-time Master of Ceremonies at The Carousel. During my 4 years at the casino I was promoted to Promotions Co-ordinator, then Promotions Manager, and finally CRM and Promotions Manager before taking up a new role at South Africa's (and the Company's) first permanent ‘Urban Casino', Carnival City in 2000.



Jacaranda FM (94.2)

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air Music Presenter

  • May 2006 - Jan 2008

  I presented the weekend breakfast music programme on South Africa's largest independent radio station. Saturdays: 06:00-10:00; and Sundays: 06:00-10:00 I presented the weekend breakfast music programme on South Africa's largest independent radio station. Saturdays: 06:00-10:00; and Sundays: 06:00-10:00



Jacaranda FM (94.2)

• South Africa
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air News Presenter

  • Jul 2002 - Feb 2006

  I read the Monday to Friday morning and afternoon English news bulletins on Jacaranda FMs Limpopo and Mpumalanga provincial transmission split. I read the Monday to Friday morning and afternoon English news bulletins on Jacaranda FMs Limpopo and Mpumalanga provincial transmission split.