Our Team

Ronelle Bester | Founder and Account Director

Ronelle has gained substantial experience in the technology industry as Marketing Manager for Dimension Data in the Western Cape. She has a B Tech degree in Public Relations Management and completed a certificate in Strategic Marketing Management from Henley Management College in the UK. She has lectured in PR at both Technikon South Africa and Varsity College.

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Deirdré van Zyl Smit | Account Director

Deirdré has more than five years experience in the marketing and PR industry with companies such as the Gourmet Festival and Lange Strategic Communications. She has worked on various high-level accounts for example Levi Strauss SA, BulkSMS.com, Web Africa, Channel Data and Powermode. Deirdré has a National Diploma in Public Relations.

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Elanza du Toit | Account Manager

Elanza has completed her Honours Degree in Corporate Communication from the University of the Free state with distinction. She joined the Red Ribbon team in February 2008. She has worked on local and international clients such as Interactive Intelligence, BulkSMS.com, Web Africa, Bandwidth Barn and Tactile Technologies.

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Bonita Da Serra | Account Executive

Bonita graduated from the University of Pretoria with an Honours degree in BCom Communications management. She previously worked as an events manager for companies such as Cherry on the Top Events and Tuks Rag. She joined the Red Ribbon team in January 2010.

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Jo Marshall Smith | Associate Writer
Jo has been working in the communications and media industry for more than nine years. She has worked with numerous technology companies, such as Motorola, M-Web, Comparex (now Business Connextion), Epson and Kalahari.net. As a PR consultant, Jo won a PRISM award for Outstanding Young Professional and numerous awards for her clients' campaigns.

Andrew Miller | Associate Writer
Andrew is a long time freelance writer, and has written on behalf of many major South African and international business leaders. He specialises in ghost writing and the development of corporate narratives, and has worked across most business sectors, frequently on projects for listed companies. He is also a frequent lecturer and public speaker.

Howard Mellet | Associate Writer
Howard is a veteran of more than 27 years in the PR, advertising and publishing industries in South Africa. He has had various editor roles with ICT publications and has played a keyrole in the local establishment of many global brands, including Logitech, Computer Associates, Toshiba and Juniper Networks. Howard is a accredited Public Relations Practitioner (APR).

Marlene Kotzé | PR Assistant

Marlene has more than four years experience in administration with companies such as PBT Group and Toyota. She has a National Diploma in Office Management and completed a course in Public Relations with PRISA. Marlene joined the Red Ribbon team in January 2009.

 
 
 


New clients

Avisen. The leading BI solutions provider in Southern Africa.

Fundamental Software.
The technology provider in the asset management space.