Nhlanhla Ngcobo

Creative Circle Executive Committee | Nhlanhla Ngcobo

Nhlanhla Ngcobo is an Executive Creative Director with 16+ years of experience turning sharp insights into work that earns its place in culture.

He’s led ideas for brands like Coke, Nando’s, KFC, Standard Bank, DStv, Toyota, AB InBev, Unilever, Heineken and Tiger Brands to name a few. The work has collected Cannes Lions, Loeries, Pendorings, One Show nods and multiple Creative Circle Ads of the Year, which suggests the industry occasionally agrees with his creative point of view.

Currently at VML and serving on the Creative Circle Exco, he leads talented teams and is particularly passionate about mentoring young creatives, because nobody should have to figure this industry out alone.