Thando Pato

Thando Pato is an experienced Internal Communications Specialist at MiWay Insurance Limited since January 2022, adept at managing internal communication across multiple campuses and supporting various departments in communication planning. Pato has a diverse background as a writer for numerous publications from 2006 to 2021, including notable titles such as True Love, Elle, and Sunday Times. Previous roles include Content Officer at Publicis Machine, where Pato developed internal communications for the Sanlam Group; Manager of Product Communications at BMW Group South Africa, focusing on media relations for electric and hybrid vehicles; Business Manager/Publisher at Times Media Limited, overseeing marketing and editorial strategies; and Corporate Communications Coordinator at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, handling media relations and event management. Pato's early career includes positions as Features Consultant at True Love and Senior Features Writer at Marie Claire. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town and a BA Honours in Book Publishing from the University of the Witwatersrand.