Brand strategy and marketing keynote speaker, mentor, and educator
Entrepreneurs, marketing leaders, founders, executives, sales and marketing teams, and organizations focused on brand-driven growth.
His subject expertise, coupled with my dry sense of humour, ensures that his talks are engaging, entertaining, and, above all else, informative. Topics can be customised to your requirements, focusing on the full spectrum of brand-related subjects, including trends, brand building, strategy, and the nuances of business and personal branding.
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Engage your team with dynamic workshops that delve into essential marketing concepts. Established themes include the fundamentals of branding, crafting effective marketing strategies, and aligning personal and business brands. My bespoke workshops can be developed to meet your specific marketing needs and objectives.
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Simon Grainger is a brand strategist, speaker, and educator who has built his career on a single conviction: a brand is one of the most valuable assets a business owns. With a deep understanding of consumer behaviour and strategic brand building, Simon works with growth-oriented organisations to develop marketing strategies that drive relevance, differentiation, and long-term value.
His experience spans entrepreneurship, education, and advisory roles. As a mentor with Startup Grind, Simon supports early-stage founders in shaping compelling brand narratives and go-to-market strategies. He has also served as a senior brand strategy lecturer at Vega, where he guided future marketers and strategists through the practical and theoretical foundations of brand development.
Simon is a seasoned and engaging speaker who regularly addresses marketing and business audiences on topics including brand positioning, customer insight, and growth strategy. He has delivered a TEDx talk and is known for translating complex marketing theory into clear, actionable frameworks that leaders can apply immediately.
His academic background underpins hi
Your brand is your most valuable asset in driving business growth – and Simon Grainger has built his career around this belief.
With a deep understanding of the interplay between consumer behaviour and branding, Simon leverages his expertise to develop custom strategies for growth-oriented businesses seeking to elevate their marketing.
As a mentor with Startup Grind, a global platform for early-stage entrepreneurs, and a former senior brand strategy lecturer at Vega, one of South Africa’s leading communication schools, Simon has guided countless individuals and organisations through the complexities of brand development.
A seasoned speaker, including delivering a TEDx talk, Simon regularly shares his insights on marketing and brand-building with industry professionals.
His credentials, including an Honours degree in Media, Communication, and Marketing (Cum Laude) and a Master’s degree in Media and Communication, further solidify his reputation as a trusted expert in the field.
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