I first met up with Tony Gulisano in April 2007, who was then the newly appointed MD of Clio and had been with the organization for over 25 years.

We spoke like old friends for a guy I’d never met, and his experience in the industry humbled me. His enthusiasm for the show and respect for the people who did the work impressed me immensely. “It’s all about the work!” he kept repeating.

When he joined The One Club for Creativity we continued to keep our connection and our friendship grew even stronger.

He gave his heart to our advertising industry and genuinely cared about the people. His cheerful and positive approach to life is the one thing that lit up after each conversation with him.

People first work later.

I am still in shock. I will never forget what he was to me and what he has done for our community.

He bought us closer together to be stronger and he will always be the ONE and only Tony Gulisano.

My deepest condolences to his entire family and The One Club for Creativity. Kevin Swanepoel