Absa Group has appointed Sizakele Marutlulle as Head of Marketing for Africa She has held a number of senior strategic roles, both in Africa and internationally.
Marutlulle who was CEO of advertising agency Grey SA prior to the appointment has held several senior strategic roles in Africa and internationally. With overall responsibility for all Absa and Barclays Africa brand and marketing functions, she is tasked with building the Group’s brand presence in South Africa and across the continent.
The appointment was effective 4 July 2012.
Absa appoints Sizakele Marutlulle as Head of Marketing, Africa
Absa Group today announced the appointment Sizakele Marutlulle as Head of Marketing for Africa, with overall responsibility for all Absa and Barclays Africa Brand and Marketing functions.
Marutlulle joined Absa on 4 July 2012. She brings to the Group a wealth of experience in brand and communication strategy, business development and change management. She has held a number of senior strategic roles, both in Africa and internationally.
Prior to her new role, Marutlulle was CEO of advertising agency, Grey SA.
Absa Group Chief Executive Maria Ramos says Marutlulle’s appointment comes at an exciting time as the business gathers momentum around its One Africa strategy.
Says Ramos: “We are delighted to have someone of Sizakele’s calibre lead our marketing function. I’m sure that she will use her knowledge and experience in a great way to support our pan-African business imperatives. She joins us just as we are working hard to roll out our One Africa strategy. Her knowledge of the continent will surely come in handy.”
For further information, please contact:
Pradeep Maharaj
Absa Group Communication, Africa
Tel. 011 895 7417
Email: Pradeep.Maharaj@absacapital.com
