Halo Agency Announced New Senior Leadership Team
The creative agency has appointed several key leaders to drive its next phase of growth across South Africa and beyond.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Halo has officially strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of several new executives. The agency aims to leverage this talent to drive both commercial results and cultural impact.
Why it matters
The agency seeks to enter a new phase of growth while creating an environment designed to better attract and retain top industry talent. These changes are intended to support the firm's ambition to expand from its South African roots to a global scale.
The agency has appointed seven new executives to its senior leadership team to manage operations across Johannesburg and Cape Town. These roles include directors for design, client services, and strategy.
The players
Dean Oelschig
He serves as the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the agency.
Amber Mackeurtan
She serves as the Managing Director of the agency.
Ashraf Majiet
He serves as the Design Director for the firm.
Lungi Ngobese
She serves as the Client Services Director.
Rayhaan Mehtar
He serves as the Head of Strategy.
The details
The agency recruited these leaders by leveraging pre-existing professional relationships and prioritising personal alignment during the hiring process. This structure is intended to foster a high-performance environment capable of delivering significant cultural and commercial output.
Timeline
14 October 2026: The agency announced its strengthened leadership team.
Market Landscape
This leadership restructuring follows the established trend of South African creative agencies scaling operations for global market reach. It positions Halo to compete more aggressively by aligning its internal organisational structure with international service standards.
Clients can expect a renewed focus on creative and strategic output as the new leadership team settles into their roles. This change aims to improve the service quality and professional capacity available to the agency's customer base.
The takeaway
The agency is prioritising cultural fit and professional synergy as the foundation for its next chapter. Business leaders can implement this approach by leveraging existing networks to ensure high-level alignment during periods of rapid expansion.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving professional landscape in the region, see South Africa People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Modernmarketing.
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