MEET THE TEAM

Verster du Plessis

With a career spanning more than 20 years, Verster has a knack for leading teams that deliver projects at any scale. Known for his ability to transform challenging briefs into captivating campaigns, his work reflects a deep understanding of the power of visual narratives. His approach is not just about creating content, it’s about crafting stories that engage and inspire audiences.

Verster is also the author of three books on marketing, brand communications, and business strategy.

Ferdie Langdon

Ferdie is an award-winning creative director with more than two decades of industry experience as a multi-skilled Video Editor, Director, and Motion Graphics Animator.

Having graduated top of his class with a highly acclaimed MA in Moving Image he began his career in the corporate sector moving on to live events and documentaries. He ran a successful business for 5 years before joining forces with the rest of the team to become the fox in Fox&Fifth.

Renaldé van Wyk

Renaldé specialises in crafting high-impact content that builds brand presence and drives meaningful engagement. With a strong focus on storytelling, digital positioning, and audience connection, she develops content strategies that align creativity with commercial objectives. She brings a deep understanding of brand voice and a results-driven approach to every project she works on.

Pauline Sayers

Pauline Sayers is a Strategic Marketing and Growth Consultant with over 20 years’ experience working with blue-chip global companies across diverse markets and categories. She has worked with iconic brands and businesses including William Grant & Sons, Cadbury Schweppes, Distell, and Braun-Forman. She brings deep expertise, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen to the brands and businesses she works with.

Freddie Clough

With a background in both the arts and marketing, Freddie is experienced at adapting and applying current marketing trends and methodologies to an arts and cultural setting.

Graduating in 2005 from SOAS with an Art History degree, Freddie went on to work at Sotheby’s, the British Antique Dealers Association and the Daniel Katz Gallery. Thereafter, he honed his marketing skills at two internationally renowned marketing agencies before setting up as a consultant in 2023.

Michael Langdon

Michael is an AI expert with years of experience in video production, leveraging his deep industry knowledge combined with cutting-edge AI to create bespoke solutions that captivate audiences and drive results. He is a multi award winning video producer and author of the best-selling book “Welcome to the Age of Emotion: How to attract and connect with customers using video”.

Adri du Plessis

Adri makes sure the good ship Fox&Fifth runs smoothly. She co-ordinates projects, staff, and activities to make sure campaigns are delivered on time and on budget. From managing timelines and keeping teams aligned to making sure nothing slips through the cracks, Adri is the person who turns plans into reality. She keeps the moving parts moving, the deadlines met, and the occasional creative chaos in check. If something needs organising, scheduling, or just getting done properly, chances are Adri is already on it.

Archie

Archie is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and his main responsibilities include napping, cuddling, and convincing everyone he’s starving.

Archie is a ruthless negotiator and has no qualms about deploying the most powerful weapon in his arsenal: the puppy eyes.

Aaron Lamb

Aaron is a versatile creative producer who’s delivered everything from music videos to internal comms. He helps brands turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visual stories. With a background that spans genres, formats, and industries, Aaron brings a rare combination of creative instinct and production discipline to every project. He knows how to take a brief that sounds impossible and find the smartest way to make it work, on time, on budget, and looking better than anyone expected.

David Lopez

David is a highly accomplished video professional with an impressive career spanning nearly two decades. His extensive and diverse portfolio speaks volumes about his versatility and talent, working with a wide array of clients, such as Princeton University, Army West Point, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise and many more.

David manages our USA operations, leading teams across the country to deliver exceptional content.

Darren Hill

Darren is a digital strategist and creative director who helps organisations turn complex ideas into clear, engaging digital experiences. With a background spanning digital strategy, content, filmmaking, and photography, he brings a joined-up approach to campaigns across web, social, and video. Over the past decade, Darren has helped brands shape award-winning work by combining strategic thinking with strong visual storytelling.

Stuart Hollington

Over a decade of experience combining creativity with functionality to create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences and elevate brand identity. From websites and digital campaigns to full visual identities, he brings a sharp eye for design and a deep understanding of what makes people stop, look, and actually care. He knows that good design is not about decoration; it is about communication. Every colour, layout, and typeface choice serves a purpose, whether that is guiding a user through a seamless digital experience or making a brand impossible to ignore in a crowded market.