Mandie van der Merwe

Mandie van der Merwe is a seasoned creative leader currently serving as Chief Creative Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi since January 2024 and as Chair for AWARD since November 2023. Previously, Mandie held the role of Chief Creative Officer at Dentsu Creative from October 2022 to November 2023 and was Executive Creative Director at M&C Saatchi Australia between January 2019 and October 2022. Mandie's extensive experience includes key positions such as National & NSW AWARD School Head and Creative Director at various prestigious advertising agencies, contributing to renowned brands like Nando's, MINI, and Virgin Money. Academic qualifications include a Higher Diploma in Visual Communication from AAA School of Advertising and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of South Africa.