About ACE Events Team

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AGENCYSTORY

Setting the gold standard in premium event staffing since 2012. Built on transparency, elite training, and absolute operational accountability.

Our Mission Background
Core Purpose

Our Mission

We transform high-profile activations and VIP hospitality events into flawless, premium experiences. By combining a highly vetted database with modern staffing operations, we provide reliable, elite talent that represents your brand exactly as intended.

Why Choose Us Background
Vetting & Compliance

The ACE Advantage

  • verified100% In-Person Screening: Every talent is interviewed, vetted for behavior, presentation, and skills.
  • verified_userOn-Site Supervision: Large deployments include an active supervisor handling briefings, sign-ins, and SLAs.
  • boltRapid Backup Deployment: Standby squads are ready in major hubs to resolve short-notice cancellations.
Leadership

Meet The Directors

An active, hands-on management team combining corporate compliance with deep hospitality instincts.

ACE Events Director Team
Founders & leadership

Uncompromising operational standard for high-profile executions.

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Chad Messina

Head of Client Relations

Ensures every client engagement is executed with immaculate precision, matching brand activation briefs to top-tier hospitality and promotional talent.

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Chante Rochert

Human Resources

Spearheads talent recruitment, selection, and rigorous quality standard training, safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the ACE talent network.

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Hannah Hartogh

Head of Finance

Manages commercial planning and financial compliance, ensuring reliable vendor frameworks and transparent budgets for large-scale corporate operations.

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Rhys Hartogh

Head of Operations

Directs logistics and on-site staffing management, coordinating coordinators, standby squads, and schedules to guarantee seamless event runs.

From the Boardroom

Founder Commentary

Direct insights on the operational values, standards, and metrics driving our staffing performance.

Video briefing 1

Founder Commentary

A personal message outlining our rigorous vetting processes, and how we build a high-performance hospitality culture in Major South African cities.

Execution

Team In Action

A visual showcase of our staffing profiles, uniforms, and service delivery at major activations across South Africa.

ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation
ACE Events Staff Activation