Regine – Expert in Corporate Reputation Management

Regine is an esteemed corporate reputation specialist with a proven track record in the industry. With a Communication Management Honours Degree Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria and an MCom, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the table. In 2005, Regine founded Reputation Matters, a reputable firm known for its exceptional reputation research and strategic communication planning.

Over the years, Regine has worked with clients across various sectors, both in the private and public domains. Government, Waste Management, Asset Management, Education, Human Resources, ICT, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Retail are just a few of the industries she has successfully served. From parastatals and multinational corporations to JSE listed and privately owned companies, Regine’s expertise spans large and small organisations alike.

As an accomplished mentor, Regine has guided numerous MBA students at the Milpark Business School in Johannesburg with their thesis submissions. Her vast experience in Communication, Change, and Marketing Strategies has enabled her to develop effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Regine’s passion for reputation management extends beyond her professional endeavours. She authored the book Reputation Matters: Building blocks to becoming the business people want to do business with (ISBN 978 1920526429). For several years, Regine also contributed a monthly column on reputation management to Leadership Magazine.

Aside from her dedication to the industry, Regine’s heart beats strongly for her community. In Hout Bay, she launched the Re.Bag.Re.Use initiative, teaching women from the Harbor Imizamo Yethu community how to crochet shopping and beach bags using empty bread bags. This empowering project allows these ladies to earn income while simultaneously reducing plastic waste in landfills and oceans. Visit www.rebagreuse.com to learn more and see the stunning bags created by these talented women.

Passionate about Africa as a whole, Regine and her team have conducted extensive research on ethics and reputation for the African Public Relations Association (APRA). They have been invited to present their findings at the association’s annual conference since 2018.