Spruijt took first place for Management Principles and second for Managing Information Systems.

CSSA CEO, Stephen Sadie, explains: “Chartered Secretaries are high-ranking professionals with a diverse range of skills unique among the professions. Obtaining the qualification is a fast-track way of reaching the boardroom and becoming part of the senior management team. The company secretary is a strategic position of considerable influence at the heart of governance operations within an organisation. Listed companies and State-owned companies are required in terms of the Companies Act to appoint a company secretary.”

Marcus Brewster, chairperson of marcusbrewster PR, said: “The success of a thriving PR agency lies in its talent mix. Nicole’s enhanced credentials add gravitas to our client service offering as well as finesse our own business operations.”

With over a decade in the strategic communications field and a BA (Hons) degree in Corporate Communications from RAU, Spruijt has extensive experience across a number of sectors, ranging from pharmaceutical and non-profit healthcare to mining. Prior to joining marcusbrewster, she was a member of the Executive Committee (Exco) at a dual listed gold mining company, where her responsibilities included Public Relations, as well as Investor Relations and exposure to both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange environments.

CSSA is the professional body for Chartered Secretaries for the SADC region offering an internationally recognised qualification.

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