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Adam Wakefield

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Managing Editor at Founders Factory Africa

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

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About

Adam Wakefield is a Content Manager at Gap Infrastructure Corporation with over 12 years of experience in media, venture capital, marketing, and infrastructure. He works on organizational communications and content strategy, drawing on background in journalism, systems analysis, and historical context to inform narrative development.

Experience

  1. Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GICContent Manager (Brand & Marketing)current2025 — presentCenturion, Gauteng, South Africa
  2. 54 CollectiveCommunications Lead & Managing Editor2022 — 2025City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  3. Quantumrun ForesightManaging Editor2021 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. LetsemaContent Manager2018 — 2021Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
  5. media updateContent Writer2015 — 2018City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  6. Media24 (Pty) LtdJournalist2015City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  7. South African Press Association (SAPA)Senior Journalist2013 — 2015City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  8. Self-EmployedFreelance Reporter | International Outlets2013South Africa
  9. dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbHCorrespondent2013South Africa
  10. South African Press Association (SAPA)Junior Journalist2011 — 2012City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  11. Career BreakGap year2010 — 2011Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  12. Imbongi CommunicationsWriter and Project Manager2009 — 2010City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  13. Rhodes Music RadioHead of Sport2007 — 2008Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Skills & more

Radio BroadcastingRadio Host4Editorial ProcessOn-air ReportingSports Writing3Press CoverageBreaking NewsPublic Relations1Stakeholder ManagementMarketing StrategyInternal and External CommunicationsDigital Strategy
+8 moreAI-Driven ContentContent EditingProject PlanningEmail MarketingNewslettersRelationship BuildingHard News ReportingThought Leadership

Languages English

From Adam's professional profile.

Colleagues at Founders Factory Africa

Adam Morris
Product Designer at Founders Factory Africa
Adelaide Njoki Muthang'i
Investment Associate at Founders Factory Africa
Alina Truhina
Board Member at Founders Factory Africa
Amara Muoneke
Venture Design Lead at Founders Factory Africa
Andile Masuku
Head of Community at Founders Factory Africa
Andrew Obuoforibo
Head of Product at Founders Factory Africa
Ayotunde Aladejana
Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa
Bongani Sithole
Chief Executive Officer at Founders Factory Africa

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Wakefield?
Adam Wakefield is a Content Manager at Gap Infrastructure Corporation with over 12 years of experience in media, venture capital, marketing, and infrastructure. He works on organizational communications and content strategy, drawing on background in journalism, systems analysis, and historical context to inform narrative development.
Where does Adam Wakefield work?
Adam Wakefield is Managing Editor at Founders Factory Africa.
Where did Adam Wakefield go to school?
Adam Wakefield studied at Rhodes University (Bachelor of Journalism, Radio Journalism and Media Studies); Wits Business School (Module: Core Concepts of Digital Business, Digital Transformation & Change Management).

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