Genea Tehini

Genea Tehini

Associate Director: Executive Projects

Executive summary

Experience

Genea Tehini is a dynamic and results-driven communications and strategy leader with over 15 years of experience spanning PR, digital marketing, corporate communications, and executive project delivery. As Associate Director: Executive Projects at BDO South Africa, Genea operates at the intersection of governance, regional strategy, and global liaison, supporting the CEO, CFO, and international leadership. She has led firm-wide initiatives including M&A support, travel governance, and Africa-wide branding integration. Her award-winning work in reputation management and gender equity advocacy—featured in the 2024 BDO Global International Women’s Day Report—reflects her commitment to excellence and societal impact.

Industry expertise

  • Strategic Communications
  • Corporate Governance 
  • Brand Reputation 
  • Marketing & Digital Delivery 
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

  • BA Honours (Corporate Communication)
  • Middle Management Development Programme (Duke University)
  • Management Consulting Certification (Rhodes Business School)
  • Strategic Communications & Crisis Management (GIBS)
  •  Copy-editing & Proofreading (SA Writers College)