Richard Spaans

Richard Spaans is a seasoned corporate communications professional with a decade of experience in public relations (PR) and media relations. He excels in delivering valuable, credible, and consistent communication to enhance companies' reputations. Richard commenced his career as a consultant in 2002, working with startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational corporations, and publicly listed companies. Transitioning to the client side after five years, he spearheaded the formulation and implementation of PR policies. Richard has since crafted and executed various corporate communications strategies and programs, with a focus on crisis communications, reputation management, public affairs, social media engagement, internal communications, and communication strategies during acquisitions. His key specialties include PR, media relations, corporate communications, spokesperson duties, crisis communications, social media management, reputation and issues management.