Davina Leonard

Media and Communications Manager

Davina Leonard

Davina is a multilingual media and communications professional with over 12 years' experience across Africa and Europe. She excels in storytelling, strategic communications, and content production across platforms, with proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-cultural campaigns for global audiences.

Areas of Expertise &  Services Offered

Location: Kenya, Remote (Worldwide) | Availability: Immediately

1.

Strategic Communications

2.

Brand Management

3.

Copywriting

4.

Public Engagement

5.

Social Media & Marketing

6.

Interim, specific projects and full time consultancy

Key Achievements

1.

Media projects for major clients like Safaricom and Gates Foundation, showcasing campaign management and content production.

2.

Hosted conferences and led team training for Africa Legal Network, REITS Association of Kenya, and Zayed Sustainability Prize.

3.

Managed cross-cultural communications for Emirates News Agency, navigating global media and delivering impactful messaging.

Professional Experience

Centre for Information Resilience,

Country Network Manager,

2023-Present

Utilising advanced data tracking tools to inform narrative development and ensure research accuracy in academic reports and social media outputs. Leading strategic information analysis to enhance organisational communication effectiveness.

The Wine Box,

Brand & Marketing Manager,

2022-2025

Managing comprehensive brand expectations, client visits, and marketing budgets while designing and implementing targeted events and campaigns. Overseeing brand positioning and strategic marketing initiatives to drive business growth.

Capital FM,

Radio Presenter,

2021-2023

Researched, interviewed, and hosted the morning breakfast show, maintaining contemporary, relevant, and entertaining content for an international audience. Delivered engaging programming that resonated across diverse cultural demographics.

Notable Clients/Projects

Gates Foundation

Wrote and developed two complete seasons of behaviour change drama programming for social impact initiatives.

Safaricom

Produced the iconic 'Twende Tukiuke' marketing advertisement celebrating the company's 20-year anniversary.

DSTV, The Nature Conservancy, USAID, Kenya Tourism Board

Managed multiple international brand portfolios and marketing budgets across diverse sectors.

Professional Experience

Centre for Information Resilience

Country Network Manager | 2023-Present

Utilising advanced data tracking tools to inform narrative development and ensure research accuracy in academic reports and social media outputs. Leading strategic information analysis to enhance organisational communication effectiveness.


The Wine Box

Brand & Marketing Manager | 2022-2025

Managing comprehensive brand expectations, client visits, and marketing budgets while designing and implementing targeted events and campaigns. Overseeing brand positioning and strategic marketing initiatives to drive business growth.


Capital FM

Radio Presenter | 2021-2023

Researched, interviewed, and hosted the morning breakfast show, maintaining contemporary, relevant, and entertaining content for an international audience. Delivered engaging programming that resonated across diverse cultural demographics.

Education & Training

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