Dane Hamer

Dane Hamer has extensive work experience in the marketing and business sectors. In 2022, they became the Vice President of MetaKing Studios and the Director of Growth & Marketing at Seascape Network. In 2021, they were hired as the Partner/Chief Growth Officer at parrotprint, where they were responsible for brand creation and growth. In 2020, they were Head of Digital & Media at OPPO, where they devised high-impact marketing strategies. From 2015 to 2020, they were Marketing Communications: Brand Creative & Media at O2 (Telefónica UK). Dane was also recognized for nine different awards while working there. From 2012 to 2011, they were Worldwide Account Director and Global Account Director at Ogilvy, respectively. From 2005 to 2007, they were Account Director at Ogilvy South Africa, Entrepreneurial Work Experience at Hammer Live Brands, and Founder at Jet Hamer Investments (Pty) Ltd.

Dane Hamer's education history includes a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing & Advertising Communications from the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business in 2005, Computer Engineering from Damelin in 2000, and Hoërskool Outeniqua in 1999. Dane is currently enrolled in the Oxford EMBA Leadership Programme LP20 at the University of Oxford. Dane has also obtained certifications in Developing Your Emotional Intelligence from Lynda.com in 2018, Behavioural Economics from 42courses.com in 2017, Advancing Negotiation Skills from Scotwork in 2014, Ogilvy 360 Digital Influence from Ogilvy Public Relations in 2011, Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy from Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy in 2010, BP Global Brand Marketing & Communications Excellence from BP in 2008, Quirk eMarketing from Quirk in 2008, and IPA Legal Regulations - Advanced from IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising).