Mariota Essery

Mariota Essery is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in global brand management and creative direction. Currently serving as VP Global Brand Creative at Visa since November 2024, Mariota previously held the position of Executive Creative Director at DoorDash from November 2020 to November 2024. Prior roles include Executive Creative Director at SID LEE, and Freelance Creative Director, as well as Associate Creative Director positions at TBWA\Worldwide and Tribal DDB Amsterdam. Mariota began a career in advertising at Ogilvy London as an Art Director and has worked with various agencies in freelance capacities. Educational background includes a degree from Durban University of Technology, completed in 2000.