About Sutherland Marketing

Strauss Viljoen – Managing Director, Sutherland Marketing

Strauss Viljoen brings over 25 years of leadership and marketing expertise to Sutherland Marketing. With a career spanning both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, Strauss has built a reputation as a strategic thinker with a clear, no-nonsense approach that drives growth.

His experience includes more than a decade in the sportswear industry, alongside senior marketing and consultancy roles across diverse industries. Today, Strauss serves as Chief Marketing Officer at a higher education provider, where he continues to guide organisations through brand development, digital transformation, and sustainable growth strategies.

Strauss is a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing(MCIM) and holds degrees in Law, Marketing, and a Master’s in Leadership, and is also a credentialed Leadership Coach. This unique combination of expertise allows him to not only shape effective marketing strategies but also mentor and coach leaders to execute them with confidence and clarity.

Passionate about helping organisations grow into their purpose, Strauss partners with businesses and teams to unlock their potential, strengthen their brand, and build strategies that deliver lasting impact.