Zunaid Parker

Zunaid Parker has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Zunaid began their career as an intern at Bowman Gilfillan in 2005. From there, they worked as an IFA Product Specialist at Allan Gray and later as a Market Research Executive at Millward Brown.

In 2010, Zunaid joined 24.com, a subsidiary of Media24-Naspers, where they held various positions. Zunaid started as an Industry Analyst within the SWAT team and then became a Business Development & Project Manager, leading new media, e-commerce, and classified projects. Finally, they were promoted to Head of Business Development & Operations: Africa, with responsibilities including portfolio development, operational and strategic development of existing businesses, and market expansion.

Zunaid's next move was to become a Board Trustee at the Media24 Retirement Fund in 2019, where they served until 2020. In the same year, they joined Vodacom as the Executive Head of Digital Media- Advertising, focusing on the execution of Telco to TechCom strategy shift and the creation of digital media and technology platforms. Currently, they hold the position of Executive Head: Digital Media- Advertising and VAS Services at Vodacom.

In addition to their corporate roles, Zunaid has also been involved in mentoring at Chapter54 and serving as a Board Member: Trust and Accountability Director at IAB.

Overall, Zunaid Parker has demonstrated a strong capability in leading digital media and technology initiatives and has a wide range of experience in business development, operations, and strategic planning.

Zunaid Parker's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, completed in 2013. In 2014, they participated in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Exchange Programme at the Indian School of Business. In 2011, they completed a Business Development and Product Strategy course at the Harvard Business School Executive Education. In 2010, they studied Marketing & Brand Management at the AAA School of Advertising. Zunaid Parker also has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Cape Town, a BSocSci in Organisational Psychology and Industrial Sociology from the University of Cape Town, and a certification in Decision Numeracy from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. Zunaid also holds a Certified Lean Six Sigma certification.