Ogilvy Insider Q1

An inside scoop on Team Red.

A Warm Hello to Our Ogilvy Partners 😃

Happy 1st of April!

First up, some internal celebrations!

Today marks the start of two incredible journeys within the Red House. It’s always a pleasure to announce promotions, and we’re beyond proud to celebrate these two deserving team members:

• Jean-Pierre Le Clus has moved up from Business Leader to our shiny new Business Development Manager. He’ll be leading the charge in grooming new portfolios, expanding our business, scoping out new opportunities, and exploring fresh industries and markets. Exciting times ahead!

• Roche van Wyk is stepping up with a new title as our official Events Coordinator. Roche will be at the helm of all things experiential, making sure we continue to deliver top-tier events and activations that leave a lasting impression.

A Special Welcome Back

We’re thrilled to announce that Britney Burger has returned to the Ogilvy family as our Head of Strategy. With Britney back on board, we’re doubling down on our commitment to strategic excellence, ensuring we continue to lead with insight and innovation across all of our brands.

Another Red Richer

Please meet Lemu Katjivena, our latest born in the client service department.

Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence

On 8 March 2025, our very own Rozanne van der Merwe, our Managing Director, celebrated a monumental 15 years at Ogilvy. That’s not just a decade and a half of brand-building – it’s 15 years of creating legacies, telling powerful stories, and leading with an unmatched passion. Rozanne’s energy and vision continue to light the way for all of us at Ogilvy Namibia.

Welcoming New Brands to the Family

2025 has already brought some exciting wins, and we’re proud to announce several successful pitches. A big shout-out to the new brands we’re partnering with, and we can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes us!

Setting the Tone for 2025

Every year, our leadership team puts in the time to plan ahead – and this year, we had the privilege of working with Lauren Mouton, our wellness coach, and the one and only, Rowland Brown. Together, we’ve been shaping the vision and the path forward for Ogilvy Namibia.

A Few Key Insights from Q1

While we’ve seen some fantastic successes, Q1 did feel a little slower in terms of turnover than usual. But, no worries – we used this time to refocus. Our MD, Rozanne, made sure to spend some quality one-on-one time with each Business Leader, fine-tuning our portfolios and setting the stage for what’s coming next. Trust me – we’re gearing up for something special!

We also found ourselves in the midst of a wave of rebranding projects. In just the past three months, we’ve been honored to work on fresh new looks for some of Namibia’s biggest brands, including Lithon Capital Group, Omeya, Quartz, Super Games, Roads Authority, Spes Bona Motors, and more! These new identities are going to be game-changers.

And Finally… A Massive Thank You (with a Megan hug)

A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing clients and stakeholders for being an essential part of our journey. We’re lucky to work with some of Namibia’s finest – and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

As always, sending all my love!

Ubuntu ❤️

Megan Pritchard

CEO Ogilvy Namibia