Richard Minns is a seasoned Systems Implementation and IT service Consultant with over fifteen years of experience in optimising and deploying IT and business workflow solutions across various industries.
Based in Cape Town, he specialises in streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency for mid-sized to large enterprises, and enjoys being a mentor and leader to a new generation coming into his field.
Outside of work he enjoys hiking, trail running, cricket and photography.More...
Michael Davidson
visual effects supervisor
Verified
Michael Davidson is an accomplished Visual Effects Supervisor and compositing artist with close to two decades of experience in the film and television industries. Known for his innovative approach and keen eye for detail, he has contributed to episodic hits like *Battlestar Galactica* and films such as *Sharknado*. Michael's work has earned him multiple industry award nominations, including two VES Award nominations for Outstanding Visual Effects. When he's not bringing cinematic worlds to life, he enjoys photography, Magic z the Gathering, and spending time with family and the dog.More...
Julia Walton
Senior Art Director@AV Squad
Verified
Julia Walton is the Senior Art Director at AV Squad, where she leads a dynamic team in creating innovative visual campaigns for top-tier entertainment clients. With over a decade of experience in art direction and design, Julia has a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through visuals. Her work has been recognized with multiple industry awards, reflecting her commitment to creative excellence. Outside of work, Julia enjoys exploring nature and spending time with her family.More...
About
I am a versatile CEO, business leader, consultant, lecturer, executive coach and mentor with over 35 years of transformative leadership experience.
Throughout my career, I have successfully driven culture, innovation, and sustainable growth across a diverse range of industries. My work spans Europe and Africa, where I’ve collaborated with major brands to help them reinvent their businesses and empower their teams.
As a co-founder of two successful advertising agencies in the UK and South Africa, I led both ventures to scale and eventually sold them to industry giants Omnicom and Accenture.
Today, as an Executive Coach and Consultant, my mission remains clear: to help exceptional business leaders and businesses unlock their full potential.More...
Michael Koerbel
Creative Producer@countryboy
Verified
I love what I do, and I've been very fortunate to work in both commercial director and agency producer quite frequently over the last decade.
As a commercial director I've helped bring to life campaigns for brands such as Home Depot, GE, Axe, Castrol, Chrysler, Hotels.com, Coca-Cola, ESPN, Fiat, Jaguar, Jeep, Toyota, Porsche, Scion, Buick, Panda Express, Royal Caribbean, Ad Council, and TD Ameritrade.
As an agency Creative Producer, I've most recently worked on TikTok's rebrand campaign, and the (literal) launch of Shift4's partnership with SpaceX mission Inspiration4 / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The AXE “Nothing Beats An Astronaut” campaign containing my “NCAA” and “Indy 500” won Cannes Gold and Silver Lions, and “It’s A Magical Life” for Porsche not only increased female interest in the brand by 37%, but has been viewed an estimated 100 million times between theatrical, cable, and online audiences, winning a Silver Effie.
My work has been featured in Adweek, AdAge, Creativity, New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, PBS, USA Today, and by Apple (I shot/directed the first official iPhone video in 2010). As a result, I've presented on a variety of topics to The Academy of Arts and Sciences, SAG-AFTRA, the DGA, TEDx, SXSW and most recently, MojoCon.
My favorite candy is gummy bears, I don't have a favorite college football team, but I do have an MFA from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.More...