Weber Shandwick Appoints Sibongile Mqakayi As Client Growth Lead
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Mqakayi joins Weber Shandwick Africa from Publicis Groupe Africa's MSL, where she served as Regional General Manager in Johannesburg. With a career spanning nearly two decades, she has built a reputation for delivering data-informed strategies, protecting and promoting brand reputation and leading high-performing teams across diverse sectors and markets, says the agency.
Weber Shandwick says Mqakayi's expertise spans strategic communications, brand building, stakeholder engagement and innovation in integrated marketing.
"Sibongile brings considerable experience in client growth. Her exemplary approach to integration and insight-led creativity to solve complex business challenges makes her a strategic asset to the Africa team and the Weber Shandwick network," says Larry Khumalo-MacArthur, Managing Director and Market Lead for Weber Shandwick's Africa operations. "Part of her magic is in rallying teams, and empowering them to deliver excellently — that is the holy grail for best in-class client experience in Public Relations practise today. I am thrilled to welcome her to our leadership team."
Mqakayi will play a critical role in accelerating the firm's ambition to be Africa's most trusted and strategically driven communications partner, adds the agency.
"Africa's communications landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with growing demand for strategic, impactful storytelling that drives sustainable business growth," says Mqakayi. "I'm excited to be joining a leading agency that deeply understands this reality. I'm looking forward to leading the charge with my fellow leadership team in deepening client relationships, ensuring that they do not just adapt, but lead in their various sectors."
Weber Shandwick concludes that it continues to strengthen its African presence. Mqakayi's appointment reinforces the firm's commitment to investing in visionary leadership and delivering strategic, insight-led communications solutions that move reputations and markets.
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