Account Director

Lesley Gikas - Account DirectorLesley’s career in public relations began with a National Diploma in PR Management from the Cape Technikon, before joining the Heart Foundation as Public Relations Officer. Lesley joined Armstrong PR in 2000 where she managed publicity, media relations and below-the-line strategies for beauty, beverage and a variety of lifestyle clients.

Junior Account Executive

Chantelle SmitChantelle joined Refresh PR as an intern in 2009 whilst completing the final year of her National Diploma in Public Relations Management at the University of South Africa. She quickly became a valuable member of the team and was appointed as junior account executive by the end of the year.

Associate

After completing the BTech degree in Public Relations Management (cum laude) from the Cape Technikon (now Cape Peninsula University of Technology), Minette gained valuable experience working in three diverse industries - corporate communication, lecturing (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) and public relations.

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We’ve also worked with:

  • Coty, a division of Indigo Cosmetics
  • Naked Fruit, a health fast food outlet
  • 8 Ink Media, publishers of seventeen
  • REAL SIMPLE and National Geographic
  • Kids magazines
  • Jeshurun Consulting
  • Aardklop National Arts Festival 2007
  • Charlie Parkers
  • Leisure Group
  • Matie Community Services
  • The South African Institute of Hypnotherapy

Media Testimonials

 

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"Her numerous years in the PR industry has helped Lesley Gikas develop a keen understanding of how the magazine industry works and how best to assist journalists in offering readers information tailored for their needs."

Nicole Sparrow, Assistant Editor & Beauty Editor, Longevity Magazine

 

"I am delighted to be able to share my thoughts on Lesley Gikas and Refresh PR. Lesley is an incredibly efficient person – in fact, she is always one of the first to respond to my beauty briefs. She is a breath of fresh air as she is always upbeat and enthusiastic – no request in too big. All those attributes have been entrenched in Refresh PR’s philosophy and approach to business and it’s great to see the company grow from strength to strength because of these traits."
Caro Verster, previous contributing beauty editor for Women’s Health South Africa, now living in Canada

 

"I have worked with Lesley over the past couple of years and she has always made sure that all our arrangements for the Nederburg Auction shoot went smoothly. Not only is she highly professional; with her warm and easy going personality, she is also a pleasure to work with.”
Marius van de Wall - Producer of Fiesta