Plug-In Expertise
Exceptional
Results
We are A&E, a global task force of seasoned strategists, creatives, reputation managers, and UX/UI specialists with decades of experience.
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HOW WE HELP
For Marketing and Digital Agencies
Your team is stretched. Your pitch needs firepower. Your clients expect more.
Let’s be honest: Agencies sometimes get swamped – juggling deadlines, pitches, and client demands. When your creative team is maxed out and the next big brief lands, we have a unique solution.
A&E is your fractional senior plug-in team – battle-tested, razor-sharp, and built to drop in, ramp up, and deliver. Whether you need a killer pitch concept, a high-impact campaign, or a creative SWAT team to rescue a faltering project, we bring the expertise to make it happen. No fluff. No filler. Just results.
For Startups and SMBs
The right expertise, when you need it most. Big vision, limited resources? That’s where we come in. Startups and small businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because of poor execution, lack of strategy, and leadership blind spots. You’ve got the ambition, the product, the hustle – but scaling a business takes more than passion. It takes experience. That’s where we plug in.
A&E provides fractional board support, strategic expertise, and hands-on leadership without the full-time expense. We help you move beyond the startup phase and build a business that’s scalable, investment-ready, and built to last. Whether you need an experienced board advisor, business strategist, or creative leader, we’re here to bridge the gap.
MISSION
At A&E, our name says it all – because it’s not just one thing, it’s everything we bring to the table:
Accident & Emergency
Think of us as your rescue team. When deadlines loom, resources are stretched thin, or a project veers off track, we’re here to jump in and deliver.
Age & Experience
With decades of industry expertise, we’ve navigated the toughest challenges and delivered exceptional results. We bring seasoned insight to every collaboration, cutting through complexity with precision.
Accurate & Efficient
Our approach is research-driven and process-oriented. We don’t guess – we find the answers, ensuring every project is on point, on time, and on budget.
Adaptable & Established
Whether you’re an agency, in-house team, or SME, we tailor our support to fit your needs. We’re a trusted, nimble partner with a track record of success across multiple industries and markets.
At A&E, we’re more than just a name. We’re a small but mighty task force with one mission: to plug in where you need us, deliver exceptional results, and unplug when the job is done – saving you time, money, and stress.
OUR TEAM
Shannon Weber
Strategic Innovator, Growth Strategist, and Brand Storyteller
Shannon Weber is a powerhouse strategist with over 25 years of experience redefining brands, driving growth, and crafting campaigns that leave a lasting impact.
From Fintech and Luxury to Retail, Education, and E-commerce, Shannon’s portfolio spans a diverse array of industries, reflecting her versatility and strategic acumen.
Known for her ability to transform complex challenges into actionable opportunities, Shannon thrives on creating brand narratives that resonate deeply with stakeholders.
Whether she’s empowering start-ups to secure funding or helping scale-ups unlock their next phase of growth, her solutions go beyond campaigns – they are designed to build unforgettable brands and enduring success.
Glen Smith
Creative Director with a strong focus on Concept Development
Glen Smith is a visionary senior creative with over 40 years of expertise in transforming complex ideas into captivating concepts and impactful campaigns.
With a career spanning advertising, branding, internet consulting, publishing, and design, Glen has worked across agency, in-house, and freelance environments.
Specialising in Medtech, Fintech, Industrial Technology, and FMCG, Glen has led global campaigns for major international brands. He also has a stellar track record of driving SMEs to success, helping them evolve from viable start-ups to acquisitions or stock market flotations through strategic branding and design excellence.
Glen's unique ability to craft intelligent, engaging solutions makes him a true master of his craft.
Lizelle Cronjé
UX/UI Designer, Problem Solver, and Experience Architect
Lizelle Cronjé is a trailblazing UX/UI designer with over 20 years of experience creating intuitive, user-centered designs that solve complex business challenges.
Her expertise spans industries such as Finance, Automotive, Property, Medical, and Social Innovation, where she has delivered innovative solutions across platforms, including websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and multi-touch experiences.
From facilitating workshops and conducting user research to delivering polished, high-fidelity designs, Lizelle’s meticulous design process ensures every project is impactful and delightful to use.
Her work isn’t just about creating functional products – it’s about crafting meaningful experiences that connect brands with their audiences in memorable ways.
Elsabe Booyens
Reputation Architect, PR Strategist, and "Fixit Fairy"
Elsabe Booyens, fondly known as the “Fixit Fairy,” is deeply experienced in PR, stakeholder relations, and reputation management.
With a knack for turning crises into opportunities, she excels in creating and executing strategic communication plans that solve immediate challenges while positioning brands for lasting success.
From expertly navigating media strategy and corporate affairs to managing multi-stakeholder engagements, including governments and investors, Elsabe’s influence spans industries and continents.
Her work includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering impactful corporate social investment strategies.
When reputations are on the line, Elsabe is the trusted expert who gets results.
WHY CHOOSE
A&E?
We’ve worked with global brands across multiple industries, but we’re built for businesses of every size. Our team offers big-picture thinking, meticulous execution, and exceptional results – all without the overhead of full-time senior hires.
It all starts with a conversation.
+356 794 38353
Let’s build something exceptional together.
SENIOR LEVEL SUPPORT
LEAN, EFFICIENT, AND ADAPTABLE
Think of us as your high-impact solution when you need it most – a team that seamlessly integrates into your operations to elevate pitches, ignite campaigns, craft strategic solutions, or design digital experiences that captivate.
We are lean, efficient, and adaptable, providing senior-level support without the overhead. Whether it’s delivering that breakthrough idea, guiding your in-house team, or helping an SME punch above its weight, we’re here to make the complex simple and the impossible achievable.
We’re not here to just tick boxes. We’re here to create impact.
SERVING INDUSTRY LEADERS
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Glen is a great guy and very passionate about what he does. A keen eye for detail and strong sense for conceptualising ideas.
Paul Collins, Global Creative Director, Bang & Olufsen
Glen seems to have an unlimited reserve of energy. He’s incredibly creative and the kind of creative that can master the complicated stuff while also giving it human relevance. An idea man through and through.
Patricia Hanger, Head of Communications, Stora Enso
Shannon’s vast knowledge and expertise in business development inspired us to push ourselves beyond our limits, and her commitment to excellence drove us to reach new heights. We will forever be grateful for the impact Shannon has had on our brand and the invaluable lessons she taught us along the way.
Ryan Porter, Co-founder YOT Store
We worked together on a host of complex communications and business transformation projects for over five years. Shannon’s deep knowledge and understanding of the commercial and communication drivers of business, coupled with years of experience working with and representing some of the most synonymous brands in the business, is why Shannon is a true and rare maverick of the game.
Howard Lonstein, Media Strategist
Glen has enormous creativity and can take a written or spoken idea and visualize it into captivating campaigns which communicate concepts & feelings through art. Glen also brings a rare understanding of high technology, which simplifies our creative process and keeps us focused on the science which we sell.
Jonathan Royce, BioProcess Marketing Program Leader, GE Healthcare
Shannon is a consummate professional who can be relied upon to meet deadlines and to do whatever is required to see a project through to it’s successful conclusion. In addition to her professional qualities, Shannon possess strong interpersonal skills; she is respected and well liked by her colleagues who enjoyed her positive disposition, can-do attitude and professional approach.
Marc Crerar
When Nike appointed Ogilvy to be dedicated to the Nike Football World Cup attack plan, I requested they hire Shannon on as the Account Director to work on Nike Retail Brand deliverables. Nike’s global recognition for work done on the South Africa 2010 World Cup stands testament to Shannon’s abilities to deliver excellence.
George Camara, Retail Brand Presentation Manager for Emerging Markets, Nike
Glen has an interesting mind. He listens, processes, and then delivers wonderfully creative ideas to solve marketing communication challenges. But the best part about Glen is that he is real, he tells you like it is, and that makes him a trustworthy and reliable business partner.
Bryan Gassler, VP eCommerce, Sunbelt Rentals
It was a great pleasure working with Lizelle. She has the ability to take a brief or concept and run with it, delivering results beyond the expectations of her clients and peers. Lizelle is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all the goals have been met on every project she undertakes.
Francois Brill, Product and Design Leader