Audri Joao

“Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”. I’ve been honoured to live out my passion for managing events and activations; the excitement and thrill of bringing a concept or idea to life is what keeps me motivated. My career journey has taken me from promoting music products
for the OK Bazaars in the late 1980s to, 30 years on, conceptualising and growing my own lifestyle brands, including the 100 Cycle Challenge. I have a relentless drive for excellence and always focus on delivering top return-onbrand investment. Relationships are everything as I have turned clients into
long-term friends and collaborators, and mentees into trusted colleagues, over the years. The impact will always trump profit as I choose to make a difference.

2020 to present - Event Director, Blue Banana Events

2018 - 2019 Director & Partner, 100 Cycle Challenge (Pty) Ltd

2007 - 2018 - CEO, Zenone Productions (Pty) Ltd

2001 - 2006 - Freelance Event Manager

1997 - 2001 - Event Manager, Purple Mustard Company

1995 - 1997 - Promotions Manager, Music for Pleasure

1989 - 1997 - Promotions Manager & Assistant Music Buyer, OK Bazaars 

2018 Atrotech - Finance for non-financial managers - 2018

1999 International Special Events Society - ISES Certified Special Events Professional