About us
We are a collaborative team combining talents from different fields within the sales and marketing industry. Our expertise spans sales, networking, design, copywriting, and digital marketing, which creates a dynamic synergy that fuels our success!
Why us?
With over 20 years of experience navigating the waters of the hospitality and tourism sector, our crew boasts a diverse range of skills, from tour operations and corporate hospitality to event coordination, team-building, and supplier management. We’ve weaved ourselves an extensive network of connections all over South Africa and beyond, so we can guide your business towards the right people and platforms for success.
We’ve charted many a course to success with projects like the launch of Fly Safair and the Old Biscuit Mill’s Events & Conference Centre, content creation for M.I.C.E companies to promote South Africa’s tourist wonders, and representing Start-Ups on the grow, such as GiftBoss.
Let’s have a casual chat today about the ever-changing marketing landscape and how we can upgrade your company with the latest trends to create and maintain a dynamically visible presence.
Meet the team
Event Republic offers a dynamic team approach, providing expertise across all areas of the marketing mix.
Jonathan Lechtman
Head of Sales and Marketing
Jonathan Lechtman has been a prominent personality in the hospitality, events and travel industry for over twenty years and has recently envisaged, conceptualised, and established Event Republic - the latest and greatest in representation, marketing and consulting.
Prior to Event Republic, Jonathan was one of the founders of The Maximilian Group, an events, conferencing, and teambuilding company based in Johannesburg, South Africa and involved in his family's inbound tour operating Company, Travel Republic Africa. Afterwards, he moved to Cape Town to establish himself further. Jonathan became a Sales & Marketing Manager of The River Club before working his way up in the company to become The Head of Sales & Marketing for the award-winning culinary and artisan space The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock Cape Town. He would go on to build four new creative conference and event spaces, promoting company growth and international acclaim for this location during his years there.
Jonathan's think-out-the-box ingenuity, strong negotiation skills and extensive contacts make him a tour de force titan within his field. His talents will grant you vast access to solid relationships within the market of hotels, conference venues & coordinators, event companies, tour operators, and other such enterprises across South Africa.
Bradley Laubscher
Head of Copywriting
Bradley Laubscher is a dynamic individual who strives for excellence in all work projects. He has a demonstrated history of working in the Travel/Tourism industry and boasts skills in creative story-telling, SEO Tactics, copy-editing, content writing and digital marketing.
His creative and technical abilities qualify him to write for various platforms, ranging from artistic to technical in nature. Throughout Bradley's professional career, he has consistently focused on developing engagement strategies, writing blog posts & articles, and managing companies' brands with effective results.
Roberto Gallota
Head of Digital Marketing
With a decade of experience as a digital designer and art director, Roberto Gallotta has forged a distinguished career at the intersection of design, technology, and creativity. His journey began as a video editor and designer at Rhino Africa, a prominent travel company, where he honed his skills in crafting compelling visual narratives.
Roberto's expertise extends beyond traditional design; he collaborates closely with coders to develop brand identities and construct websites from the ground up. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that his projects not only captivate but also function seamlessly in the digital realm.
Driven by a passion for photography and content creation, Roberto's artistic vision shines through in every project he undertakes. His knack for aerial photography and drone flying adds a unique dimension to his portfolio.
Roberto is renowned for his ability to collaborate with a diverse array of creatives and strategists to build and elevate brands. His commitment to professionalism, innovation, and excellence is at the core of his work.
Luke Caldecott
Head of Design
Our lead designer, Luke Caldecott, is a digital creative professional with more than 12 years of experience across various mediums, including print, web, and digital platforms. Holding a BA Degree in Fashion, Luke's passion for aesthetics seamlessly transitioned into the digital realm. His expertise spans a wide spectrum, encompassing digital marketing, campaign generation, social media management, digital and print content creation, brand development, website design, and more.
Luke's distinctive edge lies not only in his diverse technical skillset but also in his innate ability to conceive, craft, and deliver fully realised end products. This proficiency is a testament to his extensive experience and unwavering passion for his craft.
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