Speakers 2025

 

 

Jerry Mpufane

The Moreti Partnership

The Moreti Partnership curates immersive, executive-level experiences globally. We take our clients beyond the curtain, to connect them with the innovative people, unique places and exceptional ways (knowledges systems)…

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Debra Fox

Fox Browne Creative 

Debra, and her partner Chris, started their business, Fox Browne Creative, in 2009 with the simple goal of making a difference through hospitality design. Debra is a veteran hotelier, bridging the gap between operations and design…

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Marisah Nieuwoudt

SA Wine

Marisah Nieuwoudt is the Wine Tourism Manager at South Africa Wine, an association mandated by the South African wine and brandy industry to build resilience, foster transformation, and promote agility, and competitiveness. 

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Robin Shaw

Wine Tourism Australia

Robin is the founder of Wine Tourism Australia and Vintuition. She works with small and medium-sized wineries to help winery owners and regions develop their visitor experiences while her Vintuition programs focus on innovative sales training for cellar door teams…

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Andrew Kamphuis

Commerce7

Andrew Kamphuis is the Founder and President of Commerce7, the leading direct-to-consumer commerce platform built for the wine industry. With over a decade of experience in the DTC wine space, Andrew has been instrumental in modernizing how wineries use data & digital tools…

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Niall Anderson

&Beyond

Niall Anderson has been in the travel industry since 2002 working his way up to Chief Operating Officer for Africa Lodges at &Beyond Travel. With a strong background in hospitality and wildlife management, Niall brings valuable expertise to the industry.

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Annemie Liebenberg of Visit Stellenbosch

Annemie Liebenberg

CEO, Visit Stellenbosch

Annemie Liebenberg brings a wealth of experience in tourism marketing, destination development, and strategic leadership to her role as the CEO of Visit Stellenbosch. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in positioning destinations for year-round appeal, championing inclusive tourism initiatives, and creating youth empowerment programmes… 

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Panel Discussion Members

Harry Melck

Cape Wine Master

Harry is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 25 years of experience providing strategic and leadership advice to organisations as a business consultant. In 2018, he earned the prestigious title of Cape Wine Master, a pivotal moment that redirected his focus…

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Carolyn Martin

Creation Wines

Renowned for her dynamic approach and commitment to innovation, Carolyn is a leading expert in wine and food pairing and a driving force behind the transformation of wine tourism into a world-class experience. Carolyn is a champion of sustainable wine tourism and revenue diversification

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Andrew Watson

Brandright

Andrew dedicated a decade to prominent roles at global advertising agencies, Ogilvy and BBDO, overseeing high-profile clients including AB InBev, Volkswagen, Cadbury, and Johnson & Johnson. In early 2016 he co-founded Brandright, a full-service marketing agency…

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Vanessa von der Heyde

Sustainability Institute

Vanessa von der Heyde is an influential leader with extensive experience in sustainability, non-profit organisations, and social entrepreneurship. She is the Director of the Sustainability Institute, a pioneering organisation dedicated to driving systems change through education and sustainable development. …

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