Lelanie de Roubaix

Lelanie De Roubaix is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Communications Manager at Canonical since November 2022. Prior to this role, Lelanie held multiple positions at Entersekt from August 2017 to November 2022, including VP Marketing Research and Communications, Research and Strategic Relations Manager, Marketing Manager: Research and Strategic Relations, and Marketing Communications Specialist. Lelanie also contributed to the Association for Translation Studies in Africa as a board member focusing on website and communications from September 2016 to June 2021. Academic contributions include a lecturing position at Stellenbosch University from January 2013 to July 2017 and service as the Departmental Marketing Officer. Lelanie's career began as an Admin and Marketing Assistant at Anna Basson Properties. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Translation, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Stellenbosch University, along with a Women in Leadership degree from Milpark Business School.