About Firebrand

The people behind the builds.

Designers, builders and activation specialists under one roof in Johannesburg, with teams in six cities. Proudly South African.

Meet the team.

Carl Nielsen, Managing Director of Firebrand Activ

Carl Nielsen

Managing Director

Over 30 years in retail and retail-oriented business. Carl has owned and run stores across multiple categories, developed and supplied retail product ranges, and spent 12 years as managing director of South Africa's best-known durable goods merchandise company.

Ashley Griggs, Sales Director of Firebrand Activ

Ashley Griggs

Sales Director

A below-the-line advertising specialist with over 20 years in experiential marketing and direct sales. Ashley has orchestrated national campaigns for global brands and partners closely with leading above-the-line agencies, so through-the-line campaigns land as one.

John Staychev, Director of Firebrand Activ

John Staychev

Director

A Durban-based entrepreneur who has built a thriving hair health and beauty business since 2011. An international expert in exhibitions, pop-up stores and retail activations, with award-winning exhibition work and a talent for recruiting exactly the right people.

Sacheen Seersagath, Operations Director of Firebrand Activ

Sacheen Seersagath

Operations Director

A telecommunications specialist with over 25 years in industry, including 20 years across formal and informal branding for leaders like Vodacom, Cell C and Vumatel. Disciplined, ahead of schedule, and committed to building everything in-house on a foundation of reliability.

57

Years of combined build expertise

18

Years recruiting and training activation staff

6

Cities with Firebrand teams on the ground

A proudly South African company.

Level 1 B-BBEE contributor. Head office in Rivonia, factory and design studio in Wynberg, and teams countrywide.