Mark Mwawaka
Digital Marketing Manager | Copia Kenya
Mark is the Digital Marketing Manager for Copia, where he leads the development and execution of the brand's comprehensive digital communication and marketing strategy, driving continuous growth in the digital sphere. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse digital domains, marketing operations, and content development, Mark has established a strong track record of success. His career has seen him collaborate with leading brands across various industries, including FMCG, the financial sector (banking), and Education, to name a few.
Beyond the digital space, Mark has a passion for wildlife photography and enjoys exploring Kenya's hidden treasures, game reserves, and sanctuaries in his spare time. His love for capturing the beauty of nature adds a unique dimension to his perspective in the digital world.
Name: Mark Mwawaka
Title: Digital Marketing Manager
Organization: Copia Kenya
Vivienne Ethangatta
Corporate Communication & Social Media Manager | Safaricom
Vivienne Ethangatta has established herself as a passionate, creative, and driven integrated communications specialist with deep expertise across both traditional and digital corporate communications and marketing platforms, with the proven ability to devise and execute strategic integrated communication campaigns that are engaging and deliver strong results that will position organizations and their leaders in a positive light.
Title: Corporate Communication & Social Media Manager Organization: Safaricom
Barbara Abwoga
Creative Strategy Director & Sustainability Lead | Dentsu
An experienced Communications Strategist, Barbara is passionate about her role as the voice of the consumer/customer and is keen on ensuring that proposed solutions are arrived at with them in mind.
Analytical, observant, and with a keen eye for detail, Barbara is not only able to aptly identify problems, but she is also able to unearth valuable insights through research that inform solutions for clients wishing to gain the attention of their customer base; both potential & existing.
In current and previous roles, she has been instrumental in driving internal business performance working with brands such as Safaricom, KCB Bank, NCBA, EABL, AERC, USAID-KIM, Coca-Cola, Beiersdorf, KFC, Malaria no More UK among others.
She is a graduate of the University of Westminster with a master’s degree in international relations and security.
An avid reader and one almost unable to resist her wanderlust, she has this to say: “You can never travel enough or read too many books, there’s a whole lot to be discovered.”
Name: Barbara Abwoga
Title: Creative Strategy Director & Sustainability Lead
Organization:Dentsu
Shamis Yassin
Communications, Brand Building & Strategy | Xperia Agency
Shamis is an award-winning marketing innovator, communications strategist, and creative force, currently steering the strategy and creative division at Xperia Agency Limited, a celebrated events, experiential, and brand agency. With a balanced blend of granular expertise and a panoramic understanding, she has spent 10 years sculpting brand identities across various sectors, with a specific focus on telecommunications, financial services, and technology.
Her approach is distinguished by a profound grasp of communications, brand building, and marketing, complemented by the integration of behavioral science and data insights, resulting in impactful and resonant initiatives.
Known for catalyzing change and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Shamis is driven by an insatiable curiosity and agile mindset.
Name: Shamis Yassin
Title: Communications, Brand Building & Strategy
Organization: Xperia Agency
Evelyn Mungwe
Group Account Director | OgiIvy Africa
Eve is an award-winning Ground Account Director, a champion in creative excellence with 8 years of experience in growing brands.
She has led a dynamic portfolio of brands and teams on Airtel Africa, ABSA, Coca-cola, Kapa Oil, P&G, and ICEA LIONS Group.
Flueled with the belief that creative disruption is a powerful tool to transform organizations and brands.
Fostering the culture of development and innovation with the teams and Brands she leads.
Name: Evelyn Mungwe
Title: Group Account Director
Organization: OgiIvy Africa
Max Ngari
Executive Creative Director | Dentsu
Award-winning Executive Creative Director, with over 14 years experience in the creative industry, with experience in ideating and executing big creative ideas for brands such as Airtel, Safaricom, Huawei, Coca-Cola, Basco Paints, and Unilever.
Notable accolades include 4 Time Cannes Lions Winner, One Show, Grand Lynx, Grand Clio, Loeries, Cristal, Pitcher Award GPs, Numerous APA Award GPs, and MSK Awards.
Solid creative leadership, that has delivered Agency of the Year, Digital Agency of the Year, and Media Agency of the Year in both local and regional award shows.
Has been featured in local and international juries such as the Cannes Lions, Loeries, Clios, Oneshow, and AdStars.
Believe in creating environments where creatives feel seen, talent is motivated and great ideas win.
Name: Max Ngari
Title: Executive Creative Director
Organization: Dentsu
Barbara Abwoga
Executive Creative Director | Creative FCB
I have over fifteen years of demonstrable experience in the crafting of creative and impactful solutions in the marketing communications space.
Having worked across three global agency networks at senior leadership roles, I have spearheaded the launch of several award-winning campaigns, locally and in the region.
I have experience across multiple sectors including Telco, Technology, Banking, FMCG as well as cause-related campaigns.
Name: Eugene Omolo
Title: Executive Creative Director
Organization:Creative FCB