Vanessa Govender

Vanessa Govender is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in various roles within the hospitality and franchise sectors. Currently serving as the Regional Marketing Communications Manager for Minor Hotels since July 2023, Vanessa previously held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Infinity Brands from January 2022 to June 2023. Prior to that, Vanessa worked as a Sales and Marketing Specialist while being self-employed in 2021 and owned a franchise with Sorbet from October 2014 to April 2021. Vanessa's career includes a significant tenure at Tsogo Sun as Marketing Manager for Hotels from June 2003 to June 2014. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from IMM, earned between 2007 and 2013, and completed matriculation at Eastdene Secondary School from 1980 to 1990.