Veli Ngubane, is an award winning creative and entrepreneur, and one of the leading innovators and visionaries in Africa’s Marketing, Advertising and Media agencies. A maverick leader who has spent over 20 years shaping the industry in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, executing campaigns both on the Continent and Globally; having co-founded Africa’s largest blsck. owned Advertising Group, the Avatar group rated number #2 Creative agency in Africa and the Middle East in the prestigious annual *Loeries rankings 2025. He is currently the Group Chief Creative Officer responsible for leading teams of diverse creatives across the Group, in servicing the African Continents biggest brands.

A natural story teller that captures the energy and pulse of African creativity, that has led him to be one of thee most awarded creatives locally and Internationally, resulting in him being rated number #4 best Chief Creative Officer in Africa and the Middle East* He has judged award shows both locally and Internationally and has held various board positions of the years that has contributed to the growth of the advertising industry in Africa.

*Loeries Rankings 2025/26