Lintvelt has been the head of Amnet sub-Saharan Africa, the programmatic experts for Dentsu Aegis Network, for the past two years after he launched the specialist division in April 2015. Under his leadership, Amnet has thrived regionally and is now operating in Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Koo Govender, CEO for Dentsu Aegis Network South Africa, says, “We recognise the importance of the digital economy and the clear increase in investment in this area but, more importantly, that the digital economy is a 'ME' economy where it is pivotal that we understand, reach, and influence of people.”

“Our group’s digital revenue continues to grow. This reinforces our position as a digital business with best-in-class digital exposure. We also continue to acquire digital companies to accelerate our strategy to be a 100% digital economy business by 2020,” adds Govender.

Lintvelt has extensive experience in the online media industry specifically related to advertising technology, data-driven digital strategies, performance media, and programmatic media buying.

Govender says, “Jaco has worked on the media owner and agency side of the industry both locally and internationally, and has extensive experience in the automotive, insurance, and business-to-business verticals. Jaco will strategically complement iProspect’s aggressive growth plans with his expertise in digital, as he takes on the lead responsibility of servicing the company’s clients in the South African market.”

“Dentsu Aegis Network has a culture of nurturing and promoting high-potential talent into management roles. Jaco is the youngest managing director to join the management team, but is not the only senior manager under 30, as the company thrives on ensuring talent is groomed for leadership,” he adds.

Lintvelt will continue his role as head of Amnet sub-Saharan Africa but will have additional responsibilities of driving all the performance based media channels to make sure clients get media plans that incorporate all the consumer touch points.

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