Our people
We leverage a core team of practice and sector experts in conjunction with a senior advisory board to deliver for clients.
Our Team
Managing Partner
Rachel brings over two decades of experience at leading international agencies including Brunswick and Edelman, having started her career in investment banking with UBS. She led a management buyout from Instinctif Partners in 2025 to create Narrate. A reputation expert and senior strategic adviser, Rachel's expertise extends across multiple sectors and geographies with particular depth in financial services and resources.
Head of Corporate Communications
An industry stalwart with extensive experience in reputation management, media relations and corporate communications across African markets. Liz leads Narrate's corporate communications practice, overseeing both the promotion and protection of client reputation - from earned media strategy to crisis counsel.
Account Director, Financial Communications
Kwanele is Narrate's financial communications specialist, with experience advising JSE-listed companies on investor relations, results communications and capital markets engagements. She brings analytical rigour and deep sector knowledge to Narrate's financial communications practice.
Media Expert
Aya brings strategic communications experience across automotive, mining, agriculture and financial services, having worked at Edelman and Narrate. He specialises in media relations, executive profiling and crisis communication, with particular depth in financial services corporate affairs.
Head of Digital Content & Creative
Jeanette leads Narrate's digital strategy and creative content practice, bringing deep expertise in digital campaign management, social media strategy, and content creation. A recognised industry voice, she drives the integration of data-led insight with creative execution, ensuring every campaign is both strategically grounded and visually compelling.
Digital Account Director
Kenneth specialises in digital strategy and social media management, bringing creative energy and data-led thinking to Narrate's digital practice. He oversees digital account delivery across the firm's client portfolio, with expertise in social content, paid media and community management.
Social Media Expert
Leah has a decade of experience in digital advertising and social media strategy, leading creative campaigns across FMCG, fashion, insurance and telecoms. At Narrate she drives social strategy, content creation and paid media for a diverse client portfolio.
Research Analyst
Sanelisiwe holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics and Organisational Psychology from Rhodes University. He brings experience across financial services, project administration and logistics, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.
Senior Art Director
Kat is an award-winning Senior Art Director with over 14 years of experience building brands across automotive, finance, FMCG and lifestyle sectors. His work spans clients including Suzuki, Volvo, Burger King and Bryte Insurance, blending strategic thinking with bold visual craft.
HR & Operations
Aletha oversees Narrate's human resources and operational functions, ensuring the firm runs smoothly and that our people are supported to do their best work.
Designer & Website Expert
April has eight years of experience in digital and print content creation across the print, packaging, retail and marketing sectors. At Narrate she leads design, digital content production and social media across ATL and BTL campaigns.
Insights Expert
Sange brings a distinctive blend of environmental insight and cognitive psychology to Narrate's intelligence practice. Creative and analytically minded, he contributes to research, insights and data-driven communications work.
Advisory Board
Public Affairs & Government Relations Adviser
Founder and CEO of Thandiso Advisory, Miyelani brings 18+ years in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and regulatory strategy. A former Brunswick Partner of 11 years, he advises leading mining and multinational companies on government relations, transformation and corporate governance - and is a widely published commentator on BEE and corporate affairs.
Capital Markets Adviser
Daniel brings 20+ years in investment banking across corporate finance and financial markets, including 14 years at JPMorgan in London and Johannesburg, and senior roles at Standard Chartered and Flamingo Capital Partners, a boutique advisory firm he co-founded focused on high-growth African clients. An entrepreneur and Endeavor mentor in South Africa and Kenya, he advises African startups and holds board and advisory roles across the continent.
Collaboration Partners
Senior strategic communications and reputation adviser
Lauren brings 20+ years' experience across journalism, agency, and in-house mandates. An award-winning journalist at The Sunday Times and The Herald, her newsroom background means she has a natural ability to help clients develop newsworthy stories that land. Her media relations expertise spans national and pan-African press, from journalist briefings and background engagement to executive media training.
Communications Consultant
Bianca is an experienced communications leader and writer specialising in strategic brand positioning and reputation management. She works across finance, technology, education, philanthropy, and risk, crafting clear, compelling narratives that help organisations navigate complexity. With experience spanning the U.S. and Africa, she brings a global perspective, using data-driven insight and sharp storytelling to position brands for lasting impact.
We're always interested in talented people who are passionate about Africa and strategic communications.
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