Having worked for over a decade on local and global campaigns for some of the world’s most loved brands, at the helm of Africa’s leading multinational agencies, Nkgabiseng Motau co-founded Think Creative Africa, where she currently serves as Chief Creative Officer. Nkgabiseng has amassed numerous creative accolades, including a Gold Pendoring Award for the branding design of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg and a Gold Loerie Award for Effective Creativity on behalf of Coca-Cola. During her time on the Coca-Cola account, she led one of the few campaigns to originate from Africa and be adopted in over 95 countries worldwide. Beyond Coca-Cola, her work spans blue-chip brands such as Vodacom, Metropolitan, Unilever, and others across multiple sectors. An active industry leader, Nkgabiseng serves on the Creative Circle South Africa EXCO Board and the AB InBev Braintrust. She has judged leading global and regional awards including the Loeries, ADC, D&AD and Cannes Lions, and in 2026 was selected as a judge for See It Be It, the Cannes Lions initiative dedicated to accelerating women into industry leadership.