Donavine Smith - Strategist, Business Consultant and Coach, Ulu consulting

Years of experience: 28

Startup FounderMarketingC-level ExecutiveConsultingEducationPartner

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Mushra Hartley
Global Operations Manager @international Emissions Trading Association
Verified
Donavine was selected as 1 of 8 candidates from over 200 applicants, for a Media24 Management Development programme called Apex. I was one of the 8 candidates and spent 2 years with Donavine from 2014...
Patrick Hutchison
Managing Analyst @SME Collaboration Lab
Verified
I have worked with Donavine on an exciting initiative that integrates customer experience, operational excellence, and integration of AI into a business product that will add value to her client organ...

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Donavine's Career Path

Mar. 2022 -
Present

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News PublishersConsultant | Driving Strategic Member Value at The World Association of News Publishers

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, GermanyIn my role as Membership Manager, I drove strategic initiatives that transformed member engagement and created significant value through the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive knowledge hub. This strategic platform was crafted to provide WAN-IFRA members with on-demand access to an extensive array of event content, including speaker presentations, audio and video recor...

Mar. 2021 -
Mar. 2022

WAN-IFRA Women in NewsConsultant | Driving Digital Transformation & Strategic Value in Media Through Innovation

Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaAt WAN-IFRA's media development NGO, Women in News (WIN), I through digital transformation and business innovation, I created strategic value for our partners, the organization, and funding stakeholders, advancing gender equality and inclusion in the media industry toward a more equitable and financially sustainable media landscape. As a key contributor, I co-developed and led the Digital ABC...

Sep. 2019 -
Present

Ulu Strategy and Property Consulting Director: Innovation and Strategy Consultancy

Pretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaStrategic Vision. Transformative Leadership. Proven Results. As the founder of Ulu Consulting, I leverage my expertise as a technologist, strategist, and futurist to drive impactful change. My approach blends strategic foresight and digital transformation to empower forward-thinking organizations and deliver tangible value to stakeholders. Key Achievements & Expertise: At WAN-IFRA, I led the ...