Devaksha Vallabhjee is a Creative Group Head at FCB Africa, working and living in Cape Town, South Africa.

Her career in advertising has led her to work at global network agencies like Ogilvy, Publicis and Accenture Song, and independent agencies like DUKE and Joe Public, to deliver award-winning work for brands like KFC, Volkswagen, Mondelez, Coca-Cola Company, and Nando’s.

Devaksha also works towards driving diversity and youth empowerment in the South African industry, advocating for a safer and more uplifting creative environment. She has served as a mentor to young creatives at various agencies, as well as at the Loeries Student Bootcamp.

With a background in journalism and media, Devaksha still enjoys editorial writing, occasionally contributing to publications like Daily Maverick and Connect Everything Collective. Her interests include current affairs, social justice and cultural commentary.