About
Leadership
Lesego Kotane
Managing Director
We’re celebrating Lesego Kotane’s auspicious return to the TBWA fold as Chief Strategy Officer for TBWA\South Africa and as the new Managing Director of Yellowwood.
Lesego brings a wealth of experience from his notable career at agencies such as Lowe Bull Cape Town and King James Johannesburg. Known for his strategic prowess and innovative thinking, Lesego is set to infuse Yellowwood with global insights and cutting-edge methodologies. Welcome back, Lesego!
Managing Director
Lesego Kotane
Wandile Nzimakwe
Strategy Director
Wandile Nzimakwe is the Growth and Innovation Strategy Director at Yellowwood. He has led projects across aviation, technology, financial services, telecommunication, venture builders, transportation and automotive industries across several countries on the continent and beyond. Wandile assumed the role of Growth and Innovation Director in 2024, transitioning from Senior Data Strategist role he held in 2023 at Yellowwood.
Prior to Yellowwood, he was a Research and Insights Consultant (Growth Office) at Deloitte Africa where he looked at the biggest shifts that are shaping the future of different industries. Wandile holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics and started off his career as a Development Economist.
Wandile is currently involved in helping clients build innovative solutions that disrupt brand experiences and the exploration of key growth opportunities for businesses.
Strategy Director
Wandile Nzimakwe