Experience

Matt Advertising

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  Provide inspired leadership company wide. Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy. Report to the board of directors and keep them informed. Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan. Act as the primary spokesperson for the company. Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision. Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary. Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale. Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing. Work with senior stakeholders, chief financial officer, chief information officer, and other executives. Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations. Work with the executive board to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long term goals. Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company. Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations. Over see day-to-day operation of the company. Work closely with the human resource department to ensure great hiring. Show less



Ogilvy and Mather Cape Town

• Group Creative Head

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2007

  Work with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications. Evaluate trends, assess new data and keep up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques. Assist clients in resolving issues by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner. Create and implement tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements. Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions. Shape brand standards and create procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate. Supervise the department's daily workflow, assign project workload, and monitor deadlines and budgets. Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ requirements. Accounts I looked after: Peter Stuyvesant, Rothmans, HANSA, Castle, BATSA, Sunday Times Show less