Patrick Conroy

Patrick Conroy has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. Patrick is currently the CEO of Telemedia (PTY) Ltd South Africa since 2023. Previously, they served as the Global Marketing Director at Duke Corporate Education in 2022. From 2020 to 2022, they were the Head of Strategy: PR & Influence at Ogilvy South Africa. Patrick also worked as the Managing Director at Brandscribes from 2014 to 2020. Patrick has also worked as a Media & Marketing Consultant at Cell C from 2018 to 2019 and as the Managing Director at Platco Digital (Openview HD) from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they held the position of Managing Director at e.SAT TV from 2014 to 2016. Patrick started their career as a Senior Journalist at ETV from 2001 to 2004 and later served as the National News Editor at e.TV (Midi) from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2014, they held the role of Group Head of News at eNCA (e.Sat TV) and was responsible for various news services.

Patrick Conroy attended Durban University of Technology from 1992 to 1995 where they studied Broadcast Journalism. Patrick also attended Pretoria Boys High School from 1986 to 1990 for their secondary education. In 2000, they attended AAA School of Advertising, although the degree or field of study is not mentioned. In 2017, Patrick completed a course in Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement, Social Media, Planning and Analytics at Emeritus. Patrick further obtained a certification in Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement, Social Media, Planning and Analytics from Columbia Business School Executive Education in September 2017. Additionally, they were awarded a Media Fellowship from Duke University, although the specific years of attendance are not provided.