Theo Coggin
Theo Coggin has more than 40 year’s experience in communications. He started his career in newspapers and radio before moving on to the civil society and corporate fields. He joined QVC in 1996 after a distinguished career with Nedcor (now Nedbank). During his time with the bank, he formed and headed the Corporate Communications Division. He is a past South African Chairman of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
He has travelled and worked extensively overseas and has presented in many international forums in the US, Britain, Europe and Africa. His experience includes the corporate, financial, civil society, socio-economic, religious and political fields. He has served on many boards, and has been chairperson of the panel of judges for the Africa Region of the IABC Gold Quill Awards. He is a skilled trainer, facilitator and coach. His knowledge and experience within the public relations and communications fields is much sought after, and he is the recipient of an International (IABC) Gold Quill Award for his publication, “Stop Crime”.
Karen Read, Capacity Building Coordinator, Diakonia said of Theo following a course held early in 2010: “Very clear and useful information. Loved hearing Theo's stories and about his experience, his hand- on tips. Loved his practical exercises and analysis!”
It is not all work and no play for the partners of Quo Vadis. Theo prides himself on his small wine collection and his love of music.