Meropa Communications
Patrick Gearing has a diverse work experience that spans several industries and roles. Patrick started their career as a journalist, working for various gigs, before becoming Deputy Editor of Drive Magazine in 1999. In 2003, they became the Editor of Business Day Motor News at Johnnic Publishing. In 2006, they joined Lexus South Africa as a PR consultant, and in 2009, they became a Presenter at ZA Car Show. In 2007, Patrick became the Operations Director at Meropa Communications, a top PR agency in South Africa, before being promoted to Managing Director in 2014. Alongside their other roles, Patrick also owned an independent consultancy called Spannerworx, which later transformed into a classic manufacturing and competition business.
Patrick Gearing attended De La Salle Holy Cross College from 1982 to 1994, though no information about their degree or field of study was provided. In 1997, they pursued a degree in Journalism at the London College of Management, where they studied media law, professional journalism, PR, and marketing.
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Meropa Communications
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Meropa Communications is South Africa's leading Public Relations agency. With a 25 year track record, our highly systemised approach to communications is stress tested and successful for a host of national and global blue-chip clients. Our creative consulting teams sit in wholly-owned offices in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town. Along with our AfricaOne network, Meropa is able to offer scalable communications solutions to 18 countries in sub-Sahara Africa. Our turn-key solution is ensured through in-house Events, Publications and Advertising, Digital, Media Training, Visual and News capacity. Make us your trusted partner to manage your brand's reputation.