Over 20 years experience in international affairs, business development, investor relations and marketing. Graduated from leading German, US and SA universities including a postgraduate in business management. In my role as CEO of Bellcrescent Partners, a boutique advisory firm, we focus on large scale projects across various sectors across Africa. Our investor network is global and our deals range from 10m USD to large scale infrastructure projects of up to 2bn USD.I am passionate about international business, investment into Africa and sustainable business practices. In my role as Director, Investor Relations with the African Agri Council since 2016 I have successfully developed a large network of C-level stakeholders across the food and agri value chain in Africa. I am responsible for growing investor relationships across the world as well as sourcing and promoting various transactions globally. Having lived on 3 continents and visited over 50 countries I understand global markets and enjoy working in an international team.BELLCRESCENT PARTNERS vision is to provide investors with bankable projects that have high expansion potential as well as a compelling risk and return profile. Bellcrescent Partners identifies the best, and often hidden, strategic investment opportunities. Our methodology is to commit to a select and limited number of deals each year which we source through our close network of African partners, industry experts and service providers. Bellcrescent has been sourcing and promoting various transactions since 2016.Well established relationships include DFIs, commercial banks, private equity and pension funds as well as family offices, venture capital and philanthropic foundations. We are constantly expanding our unique network of investors.Contact us to join our network and get access to our deal-flow.
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Partner And DirectorTerrasol AfricaCape Town, Wc, Za
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Chief Executive OfficerBellcrescent Partners Oct 2020 - PresentBellcrescent Partners is a boutique advisory firm that sources and facilitates deals across Africa with a specific focus on food/agribusiness, infrastructure and renewables: www.bellcrescent.com
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Director Investor Relations At African Agri CouncilAfrican Agri Council 2016 - Present
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Head Of Strategy And Business DevelopmentBim Institute Dec 2016 - PresentCape Town, Wc, ZaHead of Marketing and Strategy at BIM Institute Africa -
Director Strategic Partnerships And Investor RelationsAfrican Agri Council Jun 2016 - Oct 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, Za -
Key Stakeholder Relations And Marketing DirectorAfrican Agri Council Apr 2016 - Oct 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, Za• Key stakeholder relationship management with African and international Agri Community e.g. investors and investment agencies; commercial agriculture; government and parastatals; FMCG and service providers to Agri- Business in Africa• Investor relations • Branding, PR, digital marketing and media and association partnerships -
Independent Marketing ConsultantJbh Consulting May 2013 - Mar 2016- Marketing strategy- Brand positioning and media strategy- PR / communications strategy- POS plans and campaigns; visual merchandising - Business development and sponsorship- Event management and conceptualization
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Business Development ManagerHypenica May 2013 - Mar 2016Tokai, Western Cape, Za -
National Marketing ManagerOn Tap Franchise Holdings Nov 2010 - May 2013- Lead national marketing strategy for retail group with branches across South Africa- Media strategy, management/planning- Internal and external communication; PR strategy- Budget management and full budget responsibility- Management of all national and regional communications for branches nationwide- Define, protect, enhance brand management across all channels- Brand positioning and CI implementation at store level, with suppliers and across media- Marketing strategy and implementation, monitoring all online presence and managing social media- POS strategies and development of brand guidelines / visual merchandising for all franchisees- Market research and consumer insight projects - qualitative and quantitative research- TV and media interviews, sponsorships, product PR- Agency management: Above the line; PR; digital- Event management: Trade and consumer shows (e.g. Decorex), interviews and press conferences- Business development with stakeholders from the following sectors: Architecture, Property Development, Hospitality- Strong collaboration with leading international suppliers and development of joint marketing initiatives across all channels
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Marketing And Business Development Manager (Contract)Sky Media Oct 2010 - Nov 2010Communications and Marketing strategy for B2B publications and events: "League magazine", "Golf Directory", "Invest in SA", "Destination 2010". Leading investment, infrastructure and business conferences.
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Marketing And Business Development 2010 (Contract)Fifa World Cup Media Services Center Jun 2010 - Oct 2010Managing communications with international sports media during FIFA World Cup. Media liaison and press conferences for international sports media during World Cup; tourism marketing management. Stakeholders included: City of London, Ajax Cape Town, Vasco da Gama, Accelerate Cape Town, SA Tourism, international sports media.
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Business Development ManagerInternational Conferences & Events (Ice) Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
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Business Development ManagerSpintelligent Apr 2007 - Oct 2009Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, Za
Julia Former Education Details
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Wits Business SchoolManagement Consulting -
University Of Cape TownMarketing -
The Philipp University Of MarburgMedia Studies -
Drew University New YorkSociology -
Drew University -
Hegaugymnasium Singen -
The Philipp University Of MarburgMaster'S Degree -
University Of Cape Town -
University Of Cape Town
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Julia Former attended Wits Business School, University Of Cape Town, The Philipp University Of Marburg, Drew University New York, Drew University, Hegaugymnasium Singen, The Philipp University Of Marburg, University Of Cape Town, University Of Cape Town.
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