Brittany Preece
About Brittany Preece
Brittany Preece serves as the Head of Public Relations at Investec South Africa, focusing on crisis communication and financial communication strategies. She has a background in brand management and has held various roles in public relations and communications since 2011.
Work at Investec
Brittany Preece currently serves as the Head of Public Relations at Investec South Africa, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on crisis communication, ensuring the organization is well-prepared to manage public relations crises effectively. Prior to her current position, she worked at Investec as a Public Relations and Social Media Specialist from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Brand Manager for Investec Private Banking from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the company's brand strategy in the Johannesburg area.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Preece completed her education at Woodhill College, where she achieved the IEB Senior Certificate with Endorsement from 2001 to 2007. She then pursued a BCom Honours in Communication Management at the University of Pretoria from 2008 to 2011. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial communication, enhancing Investec's communication strategies. Additionally, she specializes in executive profiling, which is integral to her public relations role.
Background
Before joining Investec, Brittany Preece worked at Cerebra Communications as a Senior Account Manager from 2012 to 2014, where she managed client accounts and communication strategies. She also gained experience as an Account Executive at Fleishman-Hillard from 2011 to 2012. Her diverse background in public relations and communications has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current leadership role.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Brittany Preece has developed a strong focus on crisis communication and financial communication support. Her work has contributed to enhancing the public relations strategies at Investec. By specializing in executive profiling, she has played a key role in shaping the public image of the company's leadership. Her experience across various roles in public relations has established her as a knowledgeable professional in the field.