Vanessa Schaefer
About Vanessa Schaefer
Vanessa Schaefer is a Brand Manager at Investec, with a strong background in advertising and banking. She has held various roles in the marketing sector, including positions at King James, Cross Colours, and Global Mouse, and has developed marketing strategies for financial services.
Current Role at Investec
Vanessa Schaefer serves as a Brand Manager at Investec, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies tailored for the financial services sector. Her work contributes to enhancing the brand's visibility and engagement within the competitive landscape of private banking.
Previous Experience in Advertising and Banking
Schaefer has a diverse professional background in both advertising and banking. She worked at King James as a Business Unit Director for five months in 2016. Prior to that, she held positions at Cross Colours as an Account Manager for three months in 2011 and at Global Mouse as a Senior Account Executive from 2010 to 2011, following a three-year tenure as an Account Executive at the same company from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she gained experience in the banking sector as a Technical Support Agent at Standard Bank South Africa from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Qualifications
Vanessa Schaefer studied at Waverley Girls High School, where she completed her high school education from 1996 to 2000. She then attended Allenby Campus, earning a Diploma in Sound Engineering between 2001 and 2002. This educational background has provided her with a foundation that supports her career in marketing and brand management.
Expertise in Digital Marketing
Schaefer possesses expertise in digital marketing, particularly within the private banking sector. Her experience in developing marketing strategies for financial services has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of digital engagement and brand promotion in a highly regulated industry.