Mike Barnwell, currently executive creative director at FCB Cape Town, becomes chief creative officer for both FCB Cape Town and Hellocomputer. New arrival Nthabiseng Lethoko joins the team as associate creative director, and Camilla Clerke stays on as Hellocomputer’s creative director.

Hellocomputer managing director, Robyn Campbell, says, "For the last five years, Hellocomputer has been one of the leading digital agencies in South Africa, consistently creating work that is both innovative and effective in breaking through the cluttered online marketing space." 

"With the recent departure of executive creative director Simon Spreckley, the opportunity presented itself to expand the agency’s repertoire while still maintaining the high standards we have always set ourselves," adds Campbell.

"I’m confident Mike’s talent and leadership, supported by Camilla and Nthabiseng, is the beginning of a new chapter in our story of continued growth and creative success. Faith in this new leadership team underpins our vision for Hellocomputer’s future," says Campbell.

Barnwell brings with him significant experience, having built some of South Africa's brands with a number award-winning campaigns over his 20 plus years in the industry. Since joining FCB Cape Town as executive creative director in 2012, he has helped guide the agency to its first-ever Loerie Grand Prix and has driven performances at Cannes, One Show, and Clios.

"I’ve become a huge fan of Hellocomputer’s work over the past few years, having had the opportunity to partner them on a number of key projects," says Barnwell. "I’m looking forward to building on an already strong relationship between the two agencies and helping the teams push boundaries across all platforms." 

Lethoko joins the team from Johannesburg with over a decade of experience in the industry as a designer, both above-the-line and in the digital space. “I think it’s an exciting time for Hellocomputer and FCB. I can’t wait to see what innovative ideas and story-telling come out of this new venture," she says.

FCB Cape Town and Hellocomputer currently share the Wesgro and Western Cape Government accounts. Its CANSA Testi-monials campaign has won honours at both the Loeries and Cannes award ceremonies.

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