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ADVERTISING CREATIVITY

Cape Town creative director appointed to prestigious ad industry board

By our News Team | 2022

Well-known Africa-based creative is to join the board of the One Club for Creativity for a three-year term of office.

The One Club for Creativity has announced that Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director at Cape Town-based ad agency Duke Group, has been appointed to represent South Africa on its international board of directors. 

Gordhan is among a group of 21 creative leaders from around the world who will begin three-year terms on the international board. 

According to the New York-based organisation, board members are drawn from countries with the largest advertising communities and are selected based on three criteria. The individuals must be prominent international creatives; be respected leaders in their given fields; and exert influence in their respective regions.

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Board is an impressive group of professionals

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club, said one of the reasons the club is so prestigious is because of its exceptional board, which comprises an impressive group of prominent professionals.

“Gordhan is a renowned global creative leader who will play a key role in furthering our mission to support and elevate the global creative community, as well as solidify the relevance of our mission in South Africa,” noted Swanepoel.

As a member of the international board, Gordhan will:

  • provide input and feedback on the club’s ongoing global programming;
  • help elevate The One Show and ADC Annual Awards in rankings in South Africa;
  • connect the club with advertising and design universities and schools; and
  • recommend candidates to serve as awards judges.

Other new members of the board include representatives from Hong Kong, India, Finland, Australia, China, the US and Japan.

Dr Kin Kariisa

Group CEO - Next Media

Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.

Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.

Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.

  • Other current and previous roles played by Dr Kin Kariisa:
  • Lecturer of e-Government and Information Security to graduate students at Makerere University, Kampala and Radbond University in the Netherlands
  • Director of Eco Bank Uganda Limited, one of the largest banks in Africa
  • Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters, an umbrella industry association for all Television, Radio and online broadcasters in Uganda.
  • Chairman of Board of Directors of Nile Hotel International, that owns the leading hotel in Uganda, Kampala Serena Hotel.
  • Chairman of Board of Directors of Soliton Telmec Uganda, the leading telecom company in Optic fibre business managing over 80% of optic fibre in Uganda.