ABOUT US

Nicole Capper, (Owner of MANGO-OMC), believes in the ability of communications to support a wide range of business goals. Her professional background is over two decades strong and includes brand and marketing management. Her razor-sharp strategic mind allows her to get to the heart of an issue quickly & succinctly; while her innate understanding of the media landscape has resulted in a strong network of long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Sustainability and collaboration are what make her tick.

Craig Johnston has a decade’s worth of hands-on marketing experience with qualifications to match, Craig is passionate about all things marketing – be it ATL, BTL, digital, creative or strategy. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Communication Science and Psychology from UNISA, Craig embarked on 7 years of in-depth technical SEO & PPC experience which uniquely positions him to provide result-driven search engine marketing as part of a wider digital strategy with further experience and a deep passion for social media marketing and digital strategy.

Mary Reynolds founder of TR ₳MPS has over 25 years of creative event production experience, in excess of 1000 projects ranging from high profile fashion events, to International Pageants, and state of the art premier launches. Her creative vision, her intuitive direction, her eye for detail, her ability to work successfully under pressure; have resulted in a loyal and dedicated clientele. She has worked extensively in South Africa, Africa at large & Europe, France, Germany, Switzerland. She has produced 6 seasons in Paris at Paris Couture Fashion Week. Her extensive knowledge of the industry, staging, music, lighting, audio visual, sound and creative conceptualization, has secured a highly visible profile for the TR ₳ MPS stable.

Mary Reynolds founder of TR ₳MPS has over 25 years of creative event production experience, in excess of 1000 projects ranging from high profile fashion events, to International Pageants, and state of the art premier launches. Her creative vision, her intuitive direction, her eye for detail, her ability to work successfully under pressure; have resulted in a loyal and dedicated clientele. She has worked extensively in South Africa, Africa at large & Europe, France, Germany, Switzerland. She has produced 6 seasons in Paris at Paris Couture Fashion Week. Her extensive knowledge of the industry, staging, music, lighting, audio visual, sound and creative conceptualization, has secured a highly visible profile for the TR ₳ MPS stable.

Sarah Holloway – has been involved in events, production, staffing and logistics for just over 10 years. If you need a show called, a national campaign run or an event to be set up in 24 hours, she can pull a dancing, singing troupe of stylish rabbits out of a period-accurate hat in three major cities at once. Sarah has become the go-to person all over the country and built strong relationships with clients, suppliers and her own bright kaleidoscope of over 1000 staff nationally. Her experience, little black book of contacts, attention to detail and an endless supply of well trained, reliable staff will add that extra touch of magic to any event.

Casey studied Events Management in London and completed her BComm in Marketing through UNISA, all while working full time. Casey has been lucky enough to consult and broaden her skills from working alongside brands such as Boschendal Wines, Mercedes Benz Eat Out Awards, Ballantine’s Whiskey, Burger King, Community Chest and LC Waikiki. She has run production on massive sporting events such as The ABSA Cape Epic, to the operations and logistics on The Good Food and Wine Show, The Cape Town Flower Show and Investec Cape Town Art Fair. Casey has been very involved in all elements of events including but not limited to the build-up and breakdown, creating the look & feel of events & exhibitions, as well as executing multiple brand activation’s.

Mimi Kungwane has risen from front desk to being a vital partner to S2 and a trail blazing staffing solutions company owner with over 1000 staff across the country. Her life story is one of resilience, determination and perseverance, which sounds like a modern-day South African triumph. Mimi seeks inspiration from people, family and places. She values the smiling waiter, the efficient manager, a well thought-out events schedule, as well as the little things that make the big difference: gleaming cutlery, spotless facilities, clear directions, invisible security, able staff and of course (every event manager’s best friend) duct tape. Attention to detail, wit and excellent people skills stand Mimi in good stead in the professional spaces which, by their very nature, generate near impossible situations.

Adrian Pearce – the founder of Grind Design Collective – hails from a strong design and industrial design background. Due to his attention to detail, innovative design outlook and rapid turnaround abilities – Adrian has become a strong asset and key partner at S (squared) Creative Projects. Utilising his vast experience in traditional design and industrial design has an organic and creative approach to CI Design, Retail branding, 2D / 3D Design and event design.

Caro Jesse De Waal of Eat Design heads development in bespoke experiences combining two simple, yet integral areas of life – eat and design. Caro completed a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition in 2007 from the Institute of Nutrition, Australia and is mad about health and all things foodie. With a Grande Cordon Bleu from Silwood Kitchen in Cape Town, she combines the two to complete a picture of healthy food that tastes great. A transient history of studies, travel and experiences have led Caro to finding her vocation within creativity using food (and its sensory components) as a medium to express herself. Caro is a specialist in food concept development, sensory food experience, edible installations, concept and flavour art, design and the creation of the not yet imagined.