Esmaré Weideman obtained the qualifications BCom and BJournalism Hons (both cum laude) at Stellenbosch University. She has more than 25 years experience as a journalist, political writer, news editor and editor at some of the country’s most prestigious publications. She was editor-in-chief of Media24’s flagship weekly magazines, Huisgenoot, YOU and DRUM, before being appointed Media24 CEO in 2011. She is a director of Media24 and Novus Holdings (previously Paarl Media Group).