Thato is the Founding Executive Director of BlackMarket Media, a strategic business leader operating at the intersection of media, marketing, and the creative economy. Boards and executives engage him to navigate brand positioning, identify revenue opportunities, and determine how to effectively reach audiences in today's complex marketplace.

Under his leadership, BlackMarket Media has evolved into a specialist partner that translates insight into action and strategy into measurable performance. What sets Thato apart is not just strategic thinking, but disciplined execution. He has successfully managed large-scale cultural initiatives, bringing world-class international talent to African markets and delivering complex, high-stakes projects with precision and creative vision.

Thato represents a modern African executive voice in media and marketing, a leader who champions global standards while advancing African creativity on the world stage.