Digital Arts Network (DAN), TBWA’s unique and comprehensive digital offering, with
a network of 900 people operating in 23 offices across the world, welcomes Hilton
Veldsman as client service director in its Johannesburg office.
Veldsman, who holds a Master’s in Public and Development Management from Wits
University, along with marketing and business management qualifications from
leading local and international institutions, has an outstanding track record for his
senior and executive roles, where the most recent was client service director at
Native Digital Agency.
Following over 30 years of experience in implementing traditional PR and digital
solutions for clients, spanning various markets on the continent, Veldsman will be
accountable for managing the DAN client service team as well as providing support
on new business development.
Eunene Levine, managing director of TBWA\DAN South Africa says: “We are
constantly seeking the best talent to work with. Hilton brings a level of experience
and knowledge that I believe will serve our team and clients well’.
Veldsman has worked on brands like General Motors, JSE, Nestle, Loreal, kulula
Airlines, Momentum, Standard Bank, SA Tourism, Nedbank, Liberty, Glenrand MIB,
KCFS, Hollard, Peugeot and EWT to name but a few.
He’s a member of the Institute of Directors, the Black Management Forum and
serves as an advisory board member to the African Leadership Academy.
Commenting on his appointment, Veldsman said, “It is an honour to join DAN at this
time – the business is in such an exciting stage of development. I look forward to
being able to utilise my experience in advertising, marketing and public relations, to
make a positive contribution to the business and our clients’.
