Vanessa Perumal

Vanessa Perumal is a distinguished professional in communications and media strategy, currently serving as Managing Director of JT Communication Solutions, a 100% black-owned agency established in 2004, known for its innovative public relations services across various sectors. A graduate of the Goldman Sachs-Gordon Institute of Business Science 10,000 Women Programme, Vanessa has garnered recognition as the 2014 Mbokodo Women of the Year in Media and Arts and has played a pivotal role in founding the African Media Resource Centre and the Africans for Africa network. In addition to current roles as Southern African Producer for FINTECH.TV Africa and Host of #ECAfrica100 at Africa Business Radio, Vanessa has held previous positions including Public Affairs Specialist at SAMRO, positioning their as a leader in the fields of communication and public affairs. Vanessa's educational background encompasses degrees in journalism and public relations management, contributing to a strong foundation for their career in media and communications.