Patrick Baransky

Patrick Baransky is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Global Head of Marketing for RanMarine Technology since February 2023, where responsibilities include developing innovative marketing strategies for environmental technology solutions. As the Founder of Gr8sport since January 2020, Patrick provides consultancy in sports events and sponsorship marketing to clients across Europe and Africa. Previously, Patrick held the role of Netherlands Country and Partnership Manager at Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, managing a UCI World Tour Pro cycling team. Patrick also spent nearly a decade at Nedbank Ltd in South Africa, where achievements included developing a corporate sponsorship strategy that garnered a SA Sport Industry Award for 'Best Sporting Experience.' Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Pretoria, an Associate Degree in Management Development from Stellenbosch University, and a diploma in International Sponsorship and Sports Marketing from the European Sponsorship Association.