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Born | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 13 May 1974
Source: Cricinfo, 1 December 2020 |
Andrew Wessels (born 13 May 1974) is a renowned marketing professional, entrepreneur, and former South African cricketer. He played in nine first-class and six List A matches from 1991/92 to 1996/97. [1]
Andrew Wessels is best known as the Founder and CEO of The Marque, a leading digital profile management service. Recognized as an authority in personal branding, digital reputation, online search, SEO, and online reputation management, Andrew has spoken globally on these topics. [2]
Andrew Wessels was born in South Africa, where he initially pursued a career in first-class cricket. After leaving his cricket career behind, he moved to the UK to further his professional journey.
Andrew's career began at J.P. Morgan Asset Management in London and Frankfurt. He later launched the Wireless Internet Fund for the Carphone Warehouse (later Frontiers Capital). His focus then shifted to innovative start-ups, where he assisted in the launch of Marquis Jet in Europe (later sold to NetJets) and served as CEO of Storm Solutions, a telecommunications business he successfully exited in 2012. In 2017, Andrew founded The Marque, a digital platform that provides clients with accurate, current, and clearly presented online profiles. Under his leadership, The Marque manages the digital profiles of many prominent individuals worldwide.
Sport remains an important part of Andrew's life. He regularly plays tennis, cricket, and golf, and has also represented England in polo.
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