Basil Fortuin

Basil Fortuin is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in digital strategy and advertising sales, currently serving as Head of Digital Strategy for AdSpace24 at Media24 (Pty) Ltd. Since April 2022, Basil has also been the Publisher for News24 and Netwerk24. Prior roles include Digital Publisher at 24.com, overseeing Fin24, Business Insider SA, and Sport24, as well as positions at The SpaceStation, Soccer Laduma, and MEDIA24 CENTRAL SALES. Basil's career in advertising sales encompasses leadership roles where revenue maximization and client relationships were key focuses. Educational qualifications include a postgraduate diploma from Stellenbosch Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Currently, Basil is pursuing a short course in Project Management Foundations at the University of Cape Town.