Meat the team

Ayanda Mbanga
– CEO
+20 years’ experience. Journalism graduate from Rhodes University. Founder of Ayanda Mbanga Communications. Nedbank Business Woman of the Year Finalist. Times Media Publisher’s Award 2012
“Starting my own company, building a business, and seeing it grow – as well as growing my people and our clients’ businesses continues to be a highlight.”

Beverley van der Ross
– MEDIA BUYER & OFFICE MANAGER
Beverley joined the company as a PA in 2010. As a multi-tasker and organiser, she was redeployed to the media department, where she immediately fell in love with this ever-changing industry. She is an expert at balancing print with digital and is perfectly suited to advise advertisers on how to best invest their money to reach target groups. She is passionate about client service and as the Office Manager in our Cape Town office, she believes in leading by example.
“I work for one of the greatest companies in SA, I have learned to work under pressure , attend to detail and work with an amazing team. One thing that stands out for me in this company is that our leaders lead by example!”

Irene Gilbert
– OPERATIONS MANAGER
+30 years’ experience. Versatile, multi-skilled and passionate about excellent client service and new business development. Production and Media Experience
“Doing what you love so work won’t feel like work. Being a leader and not a dictator. Happy, loyal and dedicated staff makes for satisfied clients. ”

Dean Houtzamer
– PROJECT MANAGER
With AMcomms since 2011. Passionate about digital, client solutions and getting the job done. Part of an award-winning team
“The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity” – Leonard Ravenhill