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
- Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GICContent Managercurrent2025 — presentCenturion, Gauteng, South Africa
- 54 CollectiveCommunications Lead & Managing Editor2022 — 2025City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Quantumrun ForesightManaging Editor2021 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- LetsemaContent Manager2018 — 2021Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- media updateContent Writer2015 — 2018Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Media24 (Pty) LtdJournalist2015Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- South African Press Association (SAPA)Senior Journalist2013 — 2015Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Self-EmployedFreelance Reporter | International Outlets2013South Africa
- dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbHCorrespondent2013South Africa
- South African Press Association (SAPA)Junior Journalist2011 — 2012Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Career BreakGap year2010 — 2011Melbourne, Victoria
- Imbongi CommunicationsWriter and Project Manager2009 — 2010Cape Town Area, South Africa
- Rhodes Music RadioHead of Sport2007 — 2008Grahamstown Area, South Africa
Education
- Rhodes UniversityBachelor of Journalism, Radio Journalism and Media Studies2005 — 2008
- Wits Business SchoolModule: Core Concepts of Digital Business, Digital Transformation & Change Management2020
Skills & more
Radio BroadcastingRadio Host4Editorial ProcessOn-air ReportingSports Writing3Press CoverageBreaking NewsPublic Relations1Stakeholder ManagementMarketing StrategyInternal and External CommunicationsDigital Strategy
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AI-Driven ContentContent EditingProject PlanningEmail MarketingNewslettersRelationship BuildingHard News ReportingThought LeadershipGoogle AnalyticsMicrosoft PowerPointCommunicationWritingLanguages 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
- Where does Adam Wakefield work?
- Adam Wakefield is Managing Editor at Founders Factory Africa.
Same school
Also attended Rhodes University12
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Also attended Wits Business School8
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Shared employers
Also worked at 54 Collective41
Frank WebsterHead of Corporate Development at Founders FactoryKonstantin BehrAdvisor at SatganaNzwisisa ChidemboCTO in Residence at Enza CapitalAdam MorrisProduct Designer at Founders Factory AfricaAdelaide Njoki Muthang'iInvestment Associate at Founders Factory AfricaAlina TruhinaBoard Member at Founders Factory Africa
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