Samantha Perry

Samantha Perry is the owner and founder of SJ Perry PR, specializing in public relations, media relations, and content creation for small to medium-sized businesses and agencies.

With over 20 years of experience as a journalist and PR professional, Samantha holds a Masters degree in ICT Policy & Regulation from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Her journalism background includes covering the ICT sector for publications like Computing SA, ComputerWeek, and Brainstorm magazine.

In her PR capacity, Samantha has worked with notable companies such as Google South Africa, Salesforce, VALR, Paypal, and others, offering her expertise in media relations and storytelling.

Samantha is also the co-founder of WomeninTechZA, an initiative focused on promoting gender diversity in the tech sector, and has been involved in various industry events and programs, including the UN Office for South South Cooperation Women in Tech program.

Her educational background includes studies in Executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology, Masters in ICT Policy and Regulation at the University of the Witwatersrand, and Public Relations at the University of Johannesburg.

Throughout her career, Samantha has held positions at SJ Perry PR, Irvine Partners, Vuma Reputation Management, and has worked with prominent organizations like Google and the British Council.

Her diverse experience in journalism, PR, and content creation equips her with a deep understanding of media engagement and effective communication strategies for clients.