As general manager of Howzit MSN – a division of Kagiso Media – Marcus Stephens overseas the strategic growth and day-to-day running of one of South Africa’s largest Web portals.

Stephens has more than 17 years of experience in advertising and publishing across new and old media.

During his career, he has worked with big global brands such as UDV Guinness, Barclays Bank and British American Tobacco at media and advertising agencies such as MediaCom, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Draft FCB and Acceleration Media. Before joining Howzit MSN, Stephens oversaw the repositioning of Avusa’s digital division as head of the commercial unit.