Luthando Zenzile
@luthandozenzile
Senior Events Manager delivering global, ROI-driven events and strategic marketing.
What I'm looking for
I am a multi-skilled Senior Events Manager with over 8 years' experience delivering high-quality local and international events and strategic marketing initiatives.
I hold an Honours Degree in Marketing Management, a Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management, and a National Diploma in Event Management, which underpin my practical expertise and commercial approach.
I have led multi-million-dollar event budgets, managed UK/US/UAE and local events, onboarded vendors, and aligned event programmes with senior stakeholders to drive measurable campaign ROI.
I excel at hybrid and virtual event delivery, stakeholder collaboration, team leadership across time zones, and using platforms such as Salesforce, Optimizely, Samaaro and Cvent to optimise registration, analytics and engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Events Manager
Apex Group
Jul 2025 - Present (4 months)
Manage global events (UK, US, UAE and local), overseeing a multi-million-dollar event budget and securing sponsorships while aligning campaigns to ROI and leading cross-functional execution across time zones.
Events Marketing Specialist
TransUnion
May 2021 - Aug 2025 (4 years 3 months)
Planned and managed US-targeted tradeshows, conferences and hybrid/virtual events, owned annual event budgets and executed marketing campaigns to drive stakeholder engagement and measurable event impact.
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Sanlam Reality
Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Coordinated internal events and activations, managed venue operations and OHS requirements, and served as primary client liaison to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
Airport Operations Coordinator
Airports Company South Africa
Jul 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Provided operational support and stakeholder management, coordinated event/CSI projects and managed financial and KPI reporting for airport operations and annual meetings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MANCOSA
Honours Degree, Marketing Management
Completed an Honours degree in Marketing Management at MANCOSA, focusing on advanced marketing principles and strategic management.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Tourism Management
Awarded a Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management with coursework in tourism operations and management.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma, Event Management
Obtained a National Diploma in Event Management covering event planning, operations, and logistics.
Peak View High School
Matric (Grade 12), General Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Peak View High School.
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