Project Description
Unlocking the Power of Local Data
In a globalised world, how do you unlock the power of local data? Redzone in Discussion with M&C Saatchi Group SA brings together industry titans Mamongae Mahlare (Takealot Group), Steve Burnstone (Eighty20), Robert Grace (M&C Saatchi Group SA) & Amanda Reekie (ovatoyou) for an in-depth discussion on data-driven decision making for marketers. Gain invaluable perspectives that elevate your strategies and maximise insight.

Arye Kellman
Moderator

Mamongae Mahlare
CEO
Takealot Group
Mamongae Mahlare
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamongae-mahlare-8440a423
WEBSITE: https://www.takealot.com, https://superbalist.com, https://www.mrdfood.com

Robert Grace
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
M&C Saatchi Group South Africa
Robert Grace
With a passion for strategy development, he has more than 20 years’ experience as a strategic leader where his inherent ability to apply his thinking has seen him play a pivotal role as part of the core team to open UK-based 5one Consulting in South Africa, a global leader in the development of customer data-driven retail strategies. Whilst at 5one, he was the project lead on the development of the business case, concept and programme design of the Pick n Pay Smart Shopper programme, now one of the country’s largest loyalty programmes.
In his role as co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at M&C Saatchi Group South Africa, Robert actively guides the thinking of his teams to creatively find better ways to solve client problems and build long-term partnerships, which include Takealot, Standard Bank, Nando’s, Superbalist and MWEB to name a few. He also sits on the Communication Panel for the Rome-based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This is the UN body responsible for life on land, and he is the only person on the panel outside the fields of environmental science and research, bringing a communication lens to this body.
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertagrace
WEBSITE: https://mcsaatchigroup.co.za, https://www.mcsaatchiabel.co.za

Steven Burnstone
CEO
Eighty20
Steven Burnstone
Eighty20 is a leading South African analytics consultancy that uses data to guide strategy and drive business performance, through analytics, market insights and research. They develop bespoke big data and business intelligence solutions for marketing and finance departments
Steve has deep experience in business strategy, valuations, mergers & acquisitions and business and customer analytics. Over the last 10 years he has focused his skills in the area of customer analytics and has advised national retailers, banks, insurers, telcos and hospitality companies on their loyalty, rewards and customer centric marketing strategies.
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-burnstone-1a4a7b
WEBSITE: https://www.eighty20.co.za

Amanda Reekie
Founding Director
ovatoyou