NIQ+GfK South Africa Event

How to Thrive Not Just Survive

June 4, 2024 
Protea Hotel, Marriott Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa 

How to Thrive Not Just Survive

Standing still is not an option when 99% of consumers say they’re changing their shopping habits. We have unique challenges in South Africa. Growing in such a situation demands better business. And better business starts with insight.  

You need to know what is happening, why it is happening, and through our insights at NielsenIQ we can help you unlock the future to not only survive but thrive.  

Join the NIQ + GfK team for a thought-provoking session where we will share our knowledge and uncover new pathways to better serve your needs and growth aspirations. 


Event details

  • 9:30 – 9:40  | Welcome & Introduction –  Zakaria Haeri – NIQ, Managing Director, South Africa
  • 9:40 – 10:00 |Keynote: Money matters of the consumer and how to understand it – Mota Mota – Nestle’, Head of External Communications – East & Southern Africa Region
  • 10:00 – 10:15 The Evolving Traditional Trade – Understanding the Dynamic Changes impacting Traditional Trade – Kelly Mac Innes – NIQ, Director | Customer Success Lead – South Africa
  • 10:15 – 10:30 | Consumer strategy to Survive and Thrive: Kim Reddy – NIQ, Director Consumer Insights Sub-Saharan Africa
  • 10:30 – 10:40 | Growth in flat markets – Thomas Woods – GfK, Client Success Lead T&D 
  • 10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – 11:15 | Granular is thriving: Kobus Eksteen – NIQ, Director Commercial Sub-Saharan
  • 11:15 – 11:30 | Innovate to Thrive: Esti Prinsloo – NIQ, Commercial Director BASES
  • 11:30 – 11:40 | Closing & Takeaways: Zakaria Haeri – NIQ, Managing Director, South Africa 11:40 – 12:30 | Light Lunch & Networking

Date: June 4, 2024 
Venue: Protea Hotel, Marriott Wanderers, Johannesburg, South Africa (location map)
(By invitation only)