South African Tourism (SAT) has appointed Risuna Mayimele as global manager communications. Prior to joining SA Tourism, Mayimele has recently worked as a marketing manager for SABC3. Her career spans over 13 years, as a marketing communications practitioner. She has years of experience in marketing research and strategic planning in the advertising and media industry. She has worked in leading global advertising agencies in the area of strategic planning, both in South Africa and outside the country, including Nigeria and Ghana.