Democracy Works Founcation

Michelle Joubert

Michelle Joubert is a communications strategist specialising in assisting organisations to build trusted relationships with investors, donors, and regulators. She is director of A Capital Idea, a consultancy that advises clients on the communications strategies that will boost public recognition of their impact, manage their reputations and develop strong investor relations. Clients straddle the non-profit and corporate sectors. Prior to forming A Capital Idea, Michelle was head of investor relations and Group communications at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. She has a solid understanding of the region’s investment environment as well as the language that funders expect and understand. Michelle’s experience also includes a decade as an investment journalist, giving her a strong sense of what makes news, its impact on stakeholders and how to work with the media.Her qualifications include an Honours degree in Journalism from the University of Stellenbosch and an MBA from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business.