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Andrew Gibson to lead the intelligence committee for SAACI Western Cape

21 July 2016

Magnetic Storm proudly announces that its Cape Town Managing Director, Andrew Gibson, has been appointed as the Intelligence Committee Head for SAACI Western Cape.

“It is vital that experienced event companies give back to the industry,” comments Gibson. “In order for the South African conference industry to progress, compete globally and create high-performing event professionals which add to the industry and those which we serve.”

Glenn van Eck, CEO of Magnetic Storm is the National and Eastern Cape Treasurer for SAACI and its Creative Services Head, David Limbert is the Eastern Cape’s Vice Chairman, also heading up the community committee.

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