THE NELSON MANDELA YEARS: INM OUTDOOR
“The consistency that you have demonstrated has encouraged the business environment within Africa to mirror the attributes that you possess.”
Bazil Lauryssen Managing Director INM Outdoor Private Bag x91 Bryanston 2021
Dear Mr Mandela
Thank you Madiba Bazil Lauryssen
Napoleon Bonaparte is quoted as saying “A leader is a dealer in hope”. You’ve not only led South Africa from hope to democracy, but remained the one icon the world recognises as the symbol for integrity.
Managing Director
The Outdoor Advertising industry, a highly regulated environment, has much to thank you for. The phenomenal growth our industry has shown over the past 15 years is not coincidental. The consistency that you have demonstrated has encouraged the business environment within Africa to mirror the attributes that you possess. The confidentiality, excellence, praise-giving and support that you give the nation permeates into all our business dealings throughout South Africa, and indeed Africa. You have provided all business with a solid foundation for growth underpinned by trust and stability. We know that the world will continue to be inspired, encouraged and motivated by your massive contribution for the next 90 years and beyond. Inkosi eku Busise.
Bazil Lauryssen Managing Director
CONTACT DETAILS Physical address: 66 Peter Place, Hurlingham, Extension 5 Postal address: Private Bag x91, Bryanston 2021 Telephone: (+27 11)348 1800 Fax: (+27 11)348 1904 Email: info@inmoutdoor.com Website: www.inmoutdoor.com
INM OUTDOOR TIMELINE
1990
1997
2002
2008
Amalgamation of the operations of Rent-a-Sign and Maister Outdoor Media
CorpGro, established CorpCom, an outdoor division through the acquisition of the Rent-aSign group, Inter-Africa, Sayer & Associates and SuperSigns Polska (Poland)
Corpcom taken over by Clear Channel Independent (jointly owned by Clear Channel Outdoor and Independent News & Media)
INM Outdoor emerges after the acquisition of Independent News & Media (South Africa) of Clear Channel Outdoors’ 50 percent share, taking their ownership to 100 percent
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