Gololang Setlhodi
About Gololang Setlhodi
Gololang Setlhodi is the Associate Manager: Marketing Commercialisation at SC Johnson in Johannesburg, South Africa, overseeing marketing execution and new product launches for the Africa Cluster.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Gololang Setlhodi is currently the Associate Manager of Marketing Commercialisation at SC Johnson in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, Setlhodi oversees marketing execution for key product categories within the Africa Cluster. He collaborates closely with the Global Brand Team to formulate and implement local strategies. He is responsible for the launch of new products and the delivery of communication strategies. Additionally, Setlhodi manages brand budgets and creates local country plans in collaboration with Global Agency hubs and the Sales team. His duties also include monitoring and analyzing competitive market activity.
Previous Experience at Diageo
Before joining SC Johnson, Gololang Setlhodi held multiple roles at Diageo in Johannesburg, South Africa. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the Senior Brand Manager for Smirnoff. Prior to this, he was the Brand Manager for Smirnoff FABs, a role he held for 9 months starting in 2017. In the same year, he was a Commercial Planning & Activation Specialist for 6 months. He began his tenure at Diageo as a Commercial Graduate from 2014 to 2017. In these roles, Setlhodi developed extensive experience in brand management and commercial planning.
Early Career at HSBC
Gololang Setlhodi's career began at HSBC in Chester, United Kingdom, where he worked as a Customer Service Officer from 2011 to 2012. In this role, he acquired valuable customer service skills and insights into the banking industry. This role was pivotal in shaping his early professional experience before transitioning to roles in marketing and commercialisation.
Education in Accounting and Finance
Gololang Setlhodi studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Wales, Bangor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, completing his studies between 2007 and 2010. His education provided a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in marketing commercialisation and brand management.