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Werner Wessels swaps Miss SA for Miss Supranational

Just weeks after announcing his resignation from the Miss South Africa organisation, creative director, Werner Wessels has now ventured into new horizons. 

Recenlty, Werner who has worked alongside several prestigious women in the pageant industry, including the likes of Tamaryn Green, Demi-Leigh Tebow and Zozibini Tunzi, announced the end of his journey with the renowned orgainsation. 

In a statement shared on his Instagram page, he highlighted that being a part of the Miss SA organisation was a childhood dream of his that became true and that he cherishes the memories made during his tenure as the creative director of the organisation. 

At the time he concluded his post by writing, “While this marks the end of one chapter, it’s also the beginning of a new and exciting one. The best is yet to come, and I can’t wait to share what’s next.”

Meanwhile, his future has recently been revealed, and it appears that pageantry remains in his DNA. This comes as he has now been appointed the brand development consultant of Miss Supranational. 

“I am so proud and deeply humbled to be joining the Miss Supranational family, embracing the incredible vision set out by the organisation to inspire, unite, and uplift,” said Werner. 

He added that his primary goal is to build on the vision of the Miss Supranational organisation and continue its legacy of inspiring aspiring leaders across the globe. 

Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, president of the Miss Supranational organisation, welcomed Werner’s addition to the team. 

“He comes with a wealth of experience and as much passion for this industry as we have, so it’s a natural fit for him to join the Miss and Mr Supranational family.” 

Also see: The end of the ‘Queen Maker’s’ era: Werner Wessels bids farewell to illustrious career at Miss SA

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