After a productive period as its United Kingdom agency, Investec asked Leagas Delaney Group in 2021 to open an office in South Africa to service its local operation and become its first global lead agency.

According to the duo, the first two-year contract was a highly collaborative effort between the agency and client to ensure that the new entity was set up to deliver for both parties. 

With the backing of a large anchor tenant, Leagas Delaney was able to attract and secure the services of three respected local industry leaders, who also serve as the agency's managing partners:
  • Gavin Whitfield (ECD)
  • Tumi Rabanye (strategy director), and
  • Raymond Langa (MD).

"Having a client that is genuinely invested in our shared success has been incredible," says Langa. "And, with that support, we've managed to build a really potent team over the past 18 months to deliver on the assignment for our client — evidenced by the 24-month renewal of our contract through to the start of the financial year 2025."

Investec Group chief marketing officer Abey Mokgwatsane adds, "Leagas Delaney has been an excellent partner for us. We look forward to working closely with them to strengthen our relationship even further and to help deliver on our ambitious growth objectives."

The agency, which is operating out of Sandton, says that it has already delivered a significant amount of strategic and creative work for Investec across its Brand, Private Banking, Insurance and Sponsorship properties.

"Investec is a highly involved and collaborative strategic client," adds Rabanye. "As our relationship is founded on the principles of partnership, we have been able to solve many challenges together."

Whitfield says, "And, with new additions to the team across our strategic, client service, production and creative departments we have managed to significantly strengthen our offering — which bodes well for the future."   

Langa concludes, "With the confidence and stability that comes with a renewed contract, we are looking forward to upping the ante with Investec while also starting to build out our client portfolio."

For more information, www.leagasdelaney.co.za. You can also follow Leagas Delaney South Africa on Instagram.