"Ogilvy is an iconic agency and producing some of the best work in our industry," says Mbeu. 

"I'm truly humbled and honoured to be joining the team. I'm looking forward to collaborating with the leadership team to create powerful work for the wonderful brands that Ogilvy looks after," adds Mbeu. 

"I'm also excited to work in a company that invests a large amount of energy in growing and building the next wave of young, fresh, creative talent in our industry," Mbeu says.

Ogilvy says that with 14 years of extensive experience, Mbeu has contributed to globally recognised brands, including:
  • Coca-Cola
  • Toyota
  • Diageo, and
  • Adidas.

A seasoned creative professional with an impressive track record, Mbeu has previously worked for agencies in:
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria, and
  • the United States of America.

In addition, Mbeu is a seasoned judge for platforms such as:
  • the Loeries
  • Creative Circle, and
  • One Show Bootcamp.

Mbeu's work has been recognised at a variety of awards platforms, including:
  • the One Show
  • Cannes Lions
  • Loeries, and
  • Pendorings.

"We are very excited to welcome Mbeu to our creative leadership team. And we are confident that his wealth of experience and innovative thinking will contribute to the agency's continued success, in delivering ground-breaking creative solutions for our clients," says Tracey Edwards, managing director for Ogilvy in Johannesburg.

"Our aim is to find — and bring together — the best talent we can from across our industry. It's a pleasure to welcome Mbeu to our team, where we've cultivated a wealth of different expertise, diverse perspectives and a shared passion for pushing creative boundaries," says Pete Case, CEO and creative chairperson for Ogilvy South Africa. 

Ogilvy concludes that Mbeu's appointment follows a year of strong creative and effective impact for Ogilvy South Africa, which was recognised as the country's top-performing Agency of the Year in 2023 by multiple local and international industry platforms, including:
  • Cannes Lions
  • CLIOs
  • One Show
  • Effies
  • Loeries
  • Assegais, and
  • SCOPE.

For more information, visit www.ogilvy.co.za. You can also follow Ogilvy Africa on Facebook, X or on Instagram.