Dana Arnoldi
About Dana Arnoldi
Dana Arnoldi serves as the Head of Investec Marketing eCommerce and Brand Merchandise, where she leads brand strategy and eCommerce initiatives. With a background in marketing and entrepreneurship, she has held various roles in notable companies, including co-founding Hustle South Africa.
Current Role at Investec
Dana Arnoldi serves as the Head of Investec Marketing eCommerce and Brand Merchandise. In this role, she drives the development and execution of a comprehensive brand strategy that aligns with Investec's values and purpose. Her responsibilities encompass orchestrating the eCommerce landscape, which includes strategic planning, content development, promotional campaigns, website design, customer service, logistics, product selection, and vendor management. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's marketing efforts for nearly a decade.
Previous Experience at Investec
Prior to her current role, Dana Arnoldi worked at Investec from 2010 to 2014 in the Marketing division within Corporate and Institutional Banking. During her four years there, she gained valuable experience that laid the groundwork for her later leadership position in marketing and eCommerce. This earlier role helped her develop a deep understanding of the company's operations and marketing strategies.
Entrepreneurial Background
Dana co-founded Hustle South Africa, where she worked from 2018 to 2020. This venture allowed her to apply her marketing skills in a startup environment, contributing to her entrepreneurial experience. Her work at Hustle South Africa was based in the Johannesburg Area, where she focused on building the brand and enhancing its market presence.
Education and Professional Development
Dana Arnoldi has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her expertise in marketing and entrepreneurship. She studied at Startup School South Africa in 2019, focusing on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Additionally, she attended Vega School of Brand Leadership in 2014, where she studied Brand and Marketing Management. Her academic background supports her strategic approach to marketing and brand management.
Marketing and Events Experience
Dana has a diverse background in marketing and events, having worked with several organizations prior to her current role at Investec. She held contractor positions at Momentum, Old Mutual South Africa, and Nedbank, where she focused on marketing and events for varying durations in 2008 and 2009. This experience has equipped her with a broad skill set in brand management and event coordination.