Meet the WSI Digital Team

Our team is a diverse, multi-national group of marketing industry specialists – backed by a global marketing brand with 25 years of industry knowledge.

Toni Roberson, Director
Toni started her journey into Digital Marketing back in 2015 as a temp Digital Marketing Executive. She was moved into software development and project management where she developed a passion for implementing processes and creating dynamic teams of people who work well together. She also enjoys educating clients. She has grown with WSI in leaps and bounds, and in 2023 became the Operations Director or the Durban company.
Besides her professional passions and interests, Toni also loves to read. Music is a family passion. She is a trained singer and plays guitar, Ukulele, piano and drums. Her current playlist is Van Morrison mixed with Suzanne Vega and Kings Of Leon.
Toni’s fave food is Indian food & ice cream and she loves horror, post-apocalyptic, fantasy and Adventure movies.
Toni is based in our Kloof, KZN Mothership
Sips Maho, PPC Specialist

Sips is our Pay-Per-Click specialist and the person we trust to navigate the wonderfully complex world of paid media. From Google Ads and Meta to LinkedIn and TikTok, she builds and optimises campaigns that are designed to drive real performance, not just impressions.

With a background spanning paid search, paid social and SEO, Sips has worked across a wide range of industries and international markets, helping brands turn digital advertising into measurable business growth. She brings a strong mix of strategy, data and practical optimisation to every campaign she touches. 

Outside of dashboards, data and campaign reports, Sips has a well-known sweet tooth (doughnuts are always a safe bet) and a proudly unhealthy obsession with the Real Housewives franchise – so if there’s drama happening in either ad accounts or reality TV, she’s probably already on top of it.

De Wet Ferreira, Wordsmith

De Wet, fondly known as Dev, is a skilled communicator with a BA in Communication Science from UNISA, earned in 2017. Joining the WSI Digital team in 2018, Dev’s flair for both verbal and visual storytelling quickly stood out, leading to an expanded role encompassing copywriting and social media communications.

A true creative unicorn, Dev seamlessly blends exceptional writing skills with an eye for impactful design. Over the years, he has contributed to the team in various capacities—whether full-time or part-time—while living in China, South Africa, or Mauritius, demonstrating adaptability and dedication no matter the distance.

Outside of work, Dev is a talented musician and a fan of all things quirky, including Rick and Morty. His creativity and versatility continue to make him an invaluable part of our team.

Nicholas Gard, Director

Nick graduated from Unisa in 2002 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in South Africa. He has a long history as a restaurateur before joining WSI in 2008.

Nick’s focus is on the business as a whole, Strategic Marketing and Deep Diving Consultation work with our Clients. He is in charge of frontline sales, client strategy and he is the driving force behind the business.

In his spare time, Nick likes to play golf, fish, read, cook and travel. His favourite TV show is (was) Top Gear & Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Although he doesn’t get to play much golf anymore, he loves throwing a lure into the water or cooking up a storm for family, friends and the occasional brave client.

Together with Mel, he is based in Devon in the UK

Melanie Gard, Director

Hi, I am Mel, known as the Chief Chatterbox of the WSI Family. I am a Director or WSI Digital and WSI Waverley

I have a BSc Honours from the University of the Witwatersrand, and have been in business with Nick since we co-owned a restaurant in 2002. Yes, we really have been entrepreneurs for that long.

My focus in the company is on operational efficiency and SEO. I spend a lot of my time solving problems and creating new systems to improve service delivery and client experience. I also nag Nick, a lot.

On the personal side, I am finding my feet after emigrating to the UK with Nick and our kids in 2023. I am still doing Zumba and drinking wine, although not at the same time.

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does the WSI Online Business offer?

Our WSI Digital Team specialises in SEO, social media marketing, and web design to enhance your business.

Why should I choose WSI Digital for my marketing needs?

The team at WSI is dedicated to ensuring you meet your marketing goals, making them the go-to choice for digital marketing.

How can I contact the WSI Digital Team?

You can contact the WSI Digital Team today to learn more about their services and how they can help your business.

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About Us

Why WSI?

  • We don’t believe in cookie cutter strategies

Meet Our Team

  • An experienced trans-continental team of superheroes.

Services

Lead Generation & Sales

  • Generate quality leads that are more likely to become your customers.

Build Your Brand Awareness

  • Get and keep your brand on your audience's radar

Grow Your Authority

  • When you have online credibility, people turn to you for insights, solutions, and guidance.

Meet Our Collaborators

  • Manage your prospects’ experience of your brand and make the right moments count
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