Priyanka, originally from KZN, holds a BTech Degree in Public Relations Management and has a strong passion for marketing and brand management. In 2015, she moved to Johannesburg to further her career in the fast-paced B2B events industry, where she thrives on the adrenaline of bringing successful events to life. Outside of work, Priyanka loves the outdoors and enjoys playing sports the most. A travel enthusiast, she has visited 13 countries and counting, driven by her curiosity to learn about different cultures and explore new places.

South African-born Lindsay spent a decade in the UK, primarily working in the restaurant industry. In 2010, she returned to South Africa and soon transitioned into a role in asset finance, where she gained valuable skills and experience. After a few years, she met her husband, started a family, and was fortunate enough to spend time at home with their three boys. During this period, she worked as an online English teacher, allowing her to maintain a flexible schedule around her family. Now, in the events industry, Lindsay has found true happiness, thriving in a role that allows her to interact with a diverse range of people. When she’s not working, Lindsay is busy being a mom, often found cheering on her boys from the sidelines of a field.

Lubabalo has a diverse background that spans the banking sector, advertising industry, higher education institutions, and over six years of experience in the conference and events industry. With a foundation in marketing and an advanced diploma in the field, Lubabalo is a seasoned professional with a keen understanding of data building and administration, excelling in keeping data clean and relevant.

Sarah-Jane was born in Cape Town, lived in Johannesburg from the age of four, and recently moved back to the windy city. Known affectionately as SJ or Sunshine, Sarah-Jane thrives on the joy of learning new things. This passion fuels her dual role as Senior Conference Producer and Marketing Manager, where she combines creativity and strategy to produce impactful events.
A firm believer in equality, kindness, and empathy, Sarah-Jane is deeply committed to treating all people with respect and compassion. Outside of her professional life, she expresses her artistic side as both an artist and a DJ. She also cherishes spending quality time with her mixed bag of family and friends.

Dan Haynes was born in York, UK, and has called Cape Town home since the age of six. As the Customer Director at Eventful People since 2010, Dan is passionate about creating opportunities for business leaders to connect, learn, and drive innovation. A devoted family man, Dan balances his professional life with his love for adventure, particularly through ultra-marathon running. Whether at work or on the trails, Dan’s commitment to excellence and his drive to push boundaries define both his personal and professional life.

Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Andrea spent a few years in Cape Town before returning to her hometown of PE.
Since 2013, she has been an integral part of Eventful, leading the charge on research, content, and speaker management. Andrea is passionate about creating world-class, memorable conference agendas.
Outside of work, she’s a devoted mom to Ivy and Max, navigating the joyful chaos of family life with grace (and a pitch of stringent planning and organisation).