Our Team

17 specialists.
One mission.

Every person on this team was chosen deliberately. Not just for what they know — but for how much they care. Happy people make successful teams. And successful teams get exceptional results.

The People

Meet everyone.

Founder

Ashleigh Druce

Founder & CEO

Passionate about driving growth through data-driven performance marketing across all channels. With 13 years of experience — including stints at Booking.com, WebFX and Travelopia — Ashleigh built Druce Digital on honest marketing, real results and the belief that happy people make successful teams.

LeadershipPaid Media

Matthew Hayden

COO & Director of Paid Media

With over 7 years of experience in Google Ads and Meta campaigns, Matt has driven paid media performance for 2 major global brands. He brings behavioural science to life in every campaign — engineering strategies that don't just reach audiences, but move them to act. As COO, he keeps operations sharp and clients moving forward — locally and globally.

LeadershipSEO

Gregory Haralambous

CMO & Director of SEO

As CMO, Gregory drives the overarching marketing strategy — ensuring every channel works together to deliver measurable growth. With 7 years across SEO and paid media, he brings a rare hybrid skill set that bridges organic growth with conversion-focused advertising, helping brands scale efficiently and sustainably.

Content Lead

Mariet Louw

Content Lead

Mariet blends content strategy with editorial leadership — creating SEO-driven content that engages audiences and running our content team to ensure every piece meets the highest standard before it goes live.

StrategyLead Account Manager

Duncan Dunsham

Strategy Lead & Digital Account Manager

Duncan combines strategic expertise with client-facing excellence — partnering with brands to deliver full-funnel campaigns, drive measurable results and ensure seamless collaboration on every project.

Paid Media

Lindokuhle Mahlaba

Paid Media Specialist

Lindo specialises in performance-led paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and more. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, she uses data to test, refine and scale toward clearly defined KPIs.

AnalyticsPPC

Marcus Ayodele

Google Ads Expert & Data Analyst

Marcus brings a rare analytical edge — combining performance marketing expertise with qualified data analysis skills. He turns complex performance data into clear, actionable outcomes that drive measurable growth.

SEO

Nyeleti Risenga

SEO Manager

Nyeleti specialises in technical and on-page SEO, with a particular expertise in complex marketplaces and product SEO. She drives visibility and sustainable organic growth through analytics and keyword strategy.

Content

Helen Druce

Content Specialist

With 30+ years of writing experience, Helen is a master at crafting compelling content that resonates. From long-form storytelling to SEO-optimised landing pages, her words build trust and drive results.

Content

Tracy Gates

Content Specialist

With 30+ years of experience, Tracy writes SEO-optimised content that engages audiences worldwide. Her expertise spans diverse industries, helping businesses craft messaging that resonates and converts.

Editor

Bradley Patterson

Editor

Brad is our resident content editor — ensuring every piece meets best-practice standards before going live. From structure and clarity to SEO alignment and readability, nothing leaves without his stamp of approval.

Digital Marketing

Ayabonga Maliwa

Digital Marketing Specialist

Ayabonga brings strong digital marketing capability with a particular strength in email marketing strategy and execution. He crafts campaigns that drive engagement, nurture audiences and support conversion across the funnel.

SEO

Brydon van As

SEO Specialist

Brydon brings a fresh perspective and a data-driven approach to every project. He loves digging into the details to uncover what's working, what isn't, and where the greatest opportunities lie. His analytical thinking and determination to find effective solutions have helped drive impressive growth for our clients.

Paid Media

Marco Felix

Paid Media Specialist

Marco is our paid media specialist, with extensive experience across Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Methodical and performance-focused, he brings strategic thinking and deep expertise to every campaign. His considered approach consistently delivers exceptional results for our clients.

Account Management

Ricardo Banda

Account Manager

Ricardo combines years of account management experience with a strong background in paid media. He excels at developing effective strategies, communicating with clients, and driving results across multiple channels. With his warm, friendly nature and broad expertise, Ricardo brings the best of both worlds to every client relationship.

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We're always on the lookout for exceptional people who give a damn.

17 specialists.One mission.