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CHANELLE BENJAMIN

Operations Manager

Having delivered a full scope of African projects over 13 years demonstrating a proven ability to manage all aspects of event planning; from conception to execution, while ensuring that events are aligned with our brand.

Dianne McGown

Event & Conference Project Manager

With over a decade of experience in event management, from concept to logistics, orchestrating large scale multi-faceted conferences and exhibitions. My passion lies in creating impactful experiences.

Elodie Delagneau

Project Manager: Startups & Partners

A passionate advocate for People and Planet, brings over a decade of event management and community building experience across diverse sectors and locations. Leading projects at Africa's Green Economy Summit and directing OCEANOVATION, she catalyzes sustainable solutions for the blue economy.

Errol Bryce

Group Commercial Director

Errol brings his extensive experience in global print media to his role in VUKA Group.

His goal is to deeply understand customer objectives & create campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Emmanuelle Nicholls

Project Lead

Emmanuelle has built her 20-year career in event management in Africa and Latin America. She carefully and successfully managed a range of B2B, B2C and B2G events across industry sectors namely: infrastructure, mining, agriculture, metering, and power & energy. She currently freelances for companies with a focus on sustainability.

Phillip Mkorongo

Stakeholder & Commercial Manager

Phillip is a seasoned sports business professional with over 15 years of experience delivering world-class major events. Notably, Phillip played a key role in delivering the inaugural Cape Town leg of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and was part of the team that conceptualized Africa’s Green Economy Summit as a legacy of the Cape Town E-Prix. With expertise in supporting business and commercial development teams, Phillip creates turnkey event solutions that drive socio-economic impact, sports tourism, and brand marketing objectives. Currently, Phillip is part of the team supporting Africa’s Green Economy Summit with stakeholder relations and commercial management, working towards the summit’s continued success and influence.

Mzamo Jika

Business Development Executive

Mzamo is a dedicated and passionate sales professional with 15 years of working experience and a successful record in B2B business development, sales, key account management and stakeholder relations, having worked both in local (Africa) and international markets.

Julian Yeates

Marketing Intern

Julian is currently completing her Masters in Media Theory and Practice at the University of Cape Town (UCT), specialising in Media Ethics, Investigative Journalism and Podcasting Best Practices. She obtained her BJourn from Rhodes University before completing her Honours in English Literature at UCT. Julian is passionate about creative storytelling and views multimedia content creation as the way forward to communicating interesting and impactful narratives. With a background in visual arts, philosophy, English literature and journalism, Julian brings a plethora of skills to enhance creative marketing techniques.

Rue Limekhaya

Customer Services Manager

With over 20 years experience, her focus and attention is to ensure a smooth, enjoyable visitor and delegate experience both online and from the moment the entry badge is collected at the venue. Understanding that we have only one chance to make a good impression she is dedicated in her belief that the customer always comes first.

Sindi Buthelezi

Business Development Executive

Passionate about sustainability and sales, I'm a dedicated green economy salesperson with a mission to drive positive change. I thrive on bridging the gap between eco-conscious consumers and innovative, planet-friendly solutions.

Warda Jakoet

CX Manager

Experienced CX Manager and Event Support, with a demonstrated history of working at a fast pace in the events industry. I focus on bridging the gap between clients and sales ensuring that the touchpoints across the client’s journey are engaging, efficient and effective. My role in the business has allowed me to travel extensively and connecting with our clients, building relationships and continually have a positive customer centric attitude.

Charlotte Durup de Baleine

Conference Producer

Charlotte is dedicated to advancing impactful solutions for the green and blue economies. Formerly a programme manager connecting innovators and investors in the blue space, she brings expertise in research, programme develoment and speaker aquisition. With Master’s degrees in Business Law and Economics of the Sea, completed through studies in England, Australia, France, and Portugal, she combines a global approach and commitment to driving positive change..