About Me - My Biography

Craig has over 20 years experience advising major corporations and senior executives in Australia and South Africa, providing counsel on thought leadership, issues and crisis management, media relations and profile management across the financial and professional services, biotech, property, FMCG, telecoms, IT and government sectors. He is the author of Brand Stand: seven steps to thought leadership. Craig joined Savage & Partners in mid 2005 which then merged with Cannings Corporate Communications in February 2009. Craig's earlier career was spent in South Africa. Before moving to Australia, he spent four years heading the Cape Town office of corporate and issues management specialist, Citigate, part of London-listed Incepta plc. He was also a main board director of Citigate South Africa. He holds a BA and Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Town, a Business Management Diploma from Damelin College and a Public Relations diploma and accreditation from the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA).