Eben Gewers

Feb 1994-Dec.1996 AAA School of Advertising - Cape Town AAA Diploma in Advertising with Specialization-(Association of Advertising Agencies) MASA Diploma in Media Management (Media Association of SA) IAA Diploma in Advertising - (International Advertising Association) Various Management, Sales, Negotiation & Development courses

Customer-oriented General Manager with 26 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Dedicated Advertising Sales professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

• People Management
• Business Management
• Digital Sales and Marketing
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Coding

I have always approached my sales and marketing efforts with a great deal of strategic thought. This has ensured that my teams and I have managed to meet short-term revenue targets, while maintaining long-term relationships and thus ensuring long-term investment. I have been fortunate enough to have my own sales portfolio to manage and grow, have been in charge of smaller sales teams and was also the GM of a team of 227 sales people and 26 direct reports, meaning that I have a very clear understanding of the various roles and responsibilities in people management and ensuring that the teams I work with are happy and deliver great work. I have a great interest in technology and IT and I am very comfortable in the digital arena, having done the Circus Street training modules in addition to the various other digital training I have done, which includes YouTube certification. I am also a very adept manager who is more than capable of managing people, process, budget and Client expectations. I consider myself a team-player and always strive to ensure that all my various goals and targets are met. 

• Media Owners and Marketers Award (MOMA) for Top Salesperson, 2001
• Media Owners and Marketers Award (MOMA) for Top Salesperson, 2002
• SABC Award for Most Improved Brand (Good Hope FM), 2003
• Various 'Rep of The Month' Awards
• Manager of the Year (BDFM), 2007
• Manager of the Year (BDFM), 2008

• Mr. Reardon Sanderson, Former GM Sales & Marketing - Tiso Blackstar Group, 083 324 6552
• Mrs. Tanya Schreuder, Group MD - Dentsu Aegis Network, 082 782 6435
• Mr. Mzi Malunga, ex MD BDFM now Urban Brew MD, (011) 285 6000
• Mrs. Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee, Sales Director DSTV Media Sales, (011) 329 5036
• Mr. Dion Pieterse, Managing Partner - PHD, (021) 447 3670

• Ethnicity: Coloured
• Date of Birth: 08/15/75
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code 08
• Marital Status: Divorced

I have been awarded many industry accolades including a Media Owner Legend award at the 2022 MOST Awards.

I served as a Board Member of the PRC (Publisher's Research Council) for three years.

I served as the treasurer of AMASA Cape Town for a number of years.

Cold water swimming has been a transformative experience for me. Here are some of the benefits I’ve noticed:

Boosted Mood: Every time I plunge into cold water, I feel an immediate rush of endorphins. It’s like hitting a reset button on my mood. The exhilaration that follows can last for hours.

Increased Energy: After swimming in chilly waters, I often feel more energized throughout the day. It’s like a natural caffeine boost that helps me stay alert and focused.