Stefan Maritz

Stefan Maritz has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role being the Head of Marketing at blackbear. Stefan is also the Founder and Marketing Director of Vendo Online Shop. Stefan's previous experience includes roles such as Global Head of Marketing at RoomRaccoon and Co-Founder at brainr. Stefan has also worked as a Product Manager and Marketing Manager at Lead Capital Group. Prior to that, Stefan held positions as a Senior Brand & Content Strategist at Platinum Seed, Senior Content Strategist at Saatchi & Saatchi Synergize, and Brand Strategist and Content Lead at 8Brand Africa. Stefan started their career as an Innovation Intern at Creation iLab, where they focused on exploring the intersection of art and science for innovative solutions.

Stefan Maritz completed their education with a focus on strategic brand communication and entrepreneurship and innovation. In 2015, they attended Vega School, where they obtained an Honours degree in Strategic Brand Communication, specializing in brand strategy. Before that, from 2011 to 2014, Stefan studied at Stellenbosch University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

In addition to their formal education, Stefan has also obtained several certifications. Stefan completed courses in Data Management - Fundamentals and Data Strategy and Management at Skillshare in May 2022. Furthermore, they hold the certification of a Certified Brand Strategist from Vega School. Additionally, they pursued a management and leadership course titled "Scale Up - Management & Leadership" from ScaleUp, but the specific completion details are not provided.