Nkanyezi Masango Named Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Creative South Africa

Dentsu Creative South Africa has named Nkanyezi Masango as its next chief creative officer, beginning August 1, 2023. He will be in charge of the whole creative department of dentsu SSA, including conceptualization, design, branding, and content generation. 

“It’s a rare opportunity to define a vision and execute it alongside top-tier talent,” says Masango. “I’m looking forward to consolidating dentsu tools to deliver impactful magic for our clients.” 

"Working closely with our talented Dentsu Creative team, I have no doubt that Nkanyezi will nurture and further grow their creative abilities and foster an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration," says Roxana Ravjee, CEO of dentsu SA. He is set to give our valued clients with unrivalled service and exceed expectations by providing exceptional results, thanks to his incredible experience and creative skills." Masango comes from Accenture Song (formerly King James), where he was group ECD.

Meanwhile, Tumelo Selikane has been promoted to MD of Nielsen Sports South Africa, while Amy Daley has been promoted to COO, following the departure of Jean Willers to take on the MD job at agency T&W.  Selikane joined the business as senior client services manager in January 2022 and was promoted to commercial director in December 2022.