Comms Initiative

Ilse Niemann-Struweg
Ilse Niemann-Struweg holds a Ph.D. in Communication Management from the University of Pretoria. Her areas of specialization include strategic integrated communication, integrated marketing communication, public relations and corporate communication. She consults in these areas for Anglo Platinum, AgriSA and the like. Ilse lectured at the University of Johannesburg (and formerly RAU) for six years, after which she joined Monash South Africa in the School of Business and Economics. Ilse is currently a senior lecturer and curriculum chair in Marketing at Monash South Africa.

Willem S Eksteen
Willem S Eksteen, founder of Stone, has a passion for business strategy, quality thinking, integrated marketing and communication. He consults to Southern African and international organizations, developing business, communication and CSR strategies, balancing traditional and online platforms for best business results. Careful thought and sound experience underpins Willem’s approach to strategy development to achieve real  results with communication as a true business tool. He has lived and worked in South Africa, Europe and the United States. He holds a law degree from the University of Pretoria and a post-graduate Honours degree in Journalism from the University of Stellenbosch. 

Corne Meintjes 
Corne Meintjes holds a MCom specialising in Communication management from the University of Pretoria. After some industry experience Corne pursued an academic career at the University of Johannesburg and is currently a lecturer at Monash South Africa in the School of Business and Economics in the Department of Marketing.

Perusha Singh 
Perusha Singh is a junior consultant at Stone, adding value to clients’ consulting projects, communication strategies and media programmes as well as research support on business strategy projects. Perusha has solid experience in the training, public relations and communication industries. She has worked as part of communication and advertising consulting teams on some of South Africa’s most prestigious blue chip brands.