Creative thinking is the most important skill
Artificial Intelligence and robots are going to replace some of the jobs we know today.
Red & Yellow is the business school where talented people go to develop the career skills they need to thrive in this digital world.
Our Mission
R&Y unlocks creative thinking to build brilliant careers and organisations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic.
Our Vision
We are vision-led and values-driven and we are developing the next generation of changemakers, creators and innovators.
Manifesto
We believe creative thinking is the most important skill of the future and it must be supported by uniquely human abilities such as leadership, adaptability and social intelligence.
We are a Creative School of Business that provides you with the commercial logic to grow successful organisations and more importantly the creative magic to set them apart.
We are teaching the great creators, inventors, leaders and entrepreneurs for the 21st Century.
We will be the most creative business school in the world.
Leadership with a purpose
At R&Y, successful business principles and inspired leadership aren’t just concepts that form part of the curriculum – they are part of the school’s backbone and embodied by those who are steering it towards even greater success.
Verusha Maharaj
Managing Director
R&Y’s Managing Director, Verusha Maharaj, is an industry stalwart in marketing and advertising, with vast experience in running projects for start-ups and multinationals alike.
Andrew Allison
Chief Commercial Officer
Andrew Allison – Chief Commercial Officer – comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience and this corporate lawyer, accountant and B-BBEE specialist is also a business problem-solver of note.
Carmen Schaefer
Head of Academics
Carmen Schaefer, Head of Academics, is committed to new ideas and the power of creativity – and firmly believes that it’s not just students who should strive to keep growing and evolving, but also the school.
Justin Pretorius
Head of Technology and Operations
With a diverse background in technology leadership across blue-chip corporations and startups, Justin firmly believes that technology plays an essential role in enhancing education.
Academic faculty
Carmen Schaefer
Head of Academics
Melissa Opperman
Manager of School for Life Long Learning
Marilette Pretorius
Manager: Programme
Development
Cindy-Lee Rix
Manager: Regulatory &
Student Affairs