“I have had the pleasure of working with Phil at adidas South Africa for numerous years within the Brand Marketing department. Phil does not need a leadership title to lead. He leads naturally from within any team and has an uncanny ability to pull people together and mobilize teams towards the common goal.
His energy and passion is contagious and he dives head first and with a full heart into any project, task and role. He has a deep understanding of consumer, brand, digital and bringing to life meaningful stories and activations. Phil managed large marketing budgets at adidas with ease and optimization.
Another strength is his ability to build productive relationships with all key stakeholders whether internal or external and get them to deliver against the target. Some say the very best lessons are learnt on the sports field. Phil carries a sportsman’s mindset, team ethic, discipline and loyalty into the workplace. Phil is the life and soul of the team and any company would be incredibly fortunate to have such a passionate and loyal person bat for them.”

“David offers a personalised and very professional service. He is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that his product exceeds expectations. David is very personable, knowledgeable and dedicated to ensuring he offers a service and product of quality, which is delivered on schedule and within budget. ”

“Our business is a diverse investment vehicle spanning both hospitality as well as fmcg, Phil has added immense value to our respective marketing teams and results have been fantastic. If you are looking for a dynamic, energetic humble individual to cast a fresh set of eyes across your marketing structure, Phil is definitely your man”

“David is hard working and incredibly driven to succeed. He is a leader and an exceptional manager of his business. He is an inspiration and a great friend.”

“What stands out is his enthusiasm for what he does and stands for, profound knowledge in marketing strategy and communication and a deep understanding of sports marketing and business planning. He helps connect the dots. I can recommend Phil as a creative, dedicated, positive and reliable marketing professional able to influence people, he is definitely great asset to any organisation and or brand”

“As a digital marketer, David’s passion for the subject matter is infectious. In a marketing strategy session that lasted just about an hour, we gained useful perspective on what it takes to be digital marketeer and innovator. His talk was packed with anecdotes, current life stories, with a sense of humor.
His knowledge with regards to current trends, digital marketing and connecting with the consumer from a brand perspective was truly enlightening. Despite the talk being a virtual set-up, David was as impactful and effective as if he were giving the talk face to face. His charisma, humility, candor and energy was felt by all. David is going to do very well in this exciting new digital arena." ”

“Phil took the time to understand the needs and budget constraints, working together to develop marketing assets that operated in a cohesive ecosystem.
Phil brings such insight, energy and enthusiasm to everything he does. His vast amount of varied experience and networks are key to his success. He wears many hats in order to meet the brand and business objective, executing with performance"