2010 started off with a bang at Quirk eMarketing, winning new clients and continuing to go the extra mile for existing clients. To add to this, Quirk is very proud to announce the appointment of 3 new female Directors to its Board: Kathryn Sharfman, Sophia Raw and Mary Mzumara - all of whom have extensive years of experience and have already proved to be assets within their teams and the company as a whole.
The announcement further establishes Quirk eMarketing as a progressive market leader in terms of commitment to the role of women in business. They join Janine Carpenter, Rob Stokes, Craig Raw, Nic Ray and Mark Sherrington.
Rob Stokes, CEO of Quirk eMarketing says of their appointments, “At Quirk we have never intentionally prioritised women over men, and yet we are an agency with management and board structures dominated by women, each of whom has achieved their position entirely on merit. This makes me immensely proud and I’m not afraid to admit, the fairer sex may just be better…”
Sophia Raw joined Quirk 6 years ago and has played a significant role in moulding and guiding the Engineering Team at Quirk into the smooth sailing vessel it is today. She will continue as the Head of Engineering and add her significant industry experience to the Quirk board.
When asked about what the directorship means to her, Sophia says “Quirk has been an amazing learning and ever-evolving experience in my life. The Board’s passion for digital and our use of technological innovation is truly inspiring and I feel proud and privileged to be part of such a dynamic team and company.”
Mary Mzumara has taken up the role of MD of the Johannesburg office where she will be responsible for the continued growth of the Johannesburg office and development of a highly skilled and capable team, making the Jozi office a coveted place to work.
Mary says, “The past few years have been an amazing time at Quirk and I’m really excited to be a part of this awesome team. The passion and enthusiasm for innovation across the Board at Quirk is infectious and it’s great to be a part of this.”
Kathryn Sharfman continues in her role as the Head of Client Service with a commitment to service excellence. Her Board appointment, however, will allow her to have a more direct impact on the strategic direction and overall development of the agency.
Kathryn says, “2010 is an exciting year for growth and new opportunities and I look forward to making a difference”. She looks forward to being a contributing figure in a continued commitment to strategy, technology and engagement that delivers results for valued clients.
Other Quirk Women on the Move
Other women on the move at Quirk include Sarah Blake and Bernice Leonard. After co-writing the eMarketing textbooks, eMarketing: the essential guide to online marketing, with Rob Stokes, Sarah finally joins the Cape Town office full-time as Head of Analytics, Conversion Optimisation and Usability. Her skills complement Quirk’s dedication to delivering results-focused Conversion Optimisation to clients. Bernice Leonard has been promoted to Account Director in the Cape Town office, where she will continue to be a valuable asset to the Client Service Team. Bernice has years of experience in this field and will impart both her knowledge and keen leadership skills to further boost the team.
