As a member of the International Board, Gordhan will provide input and feedback on the club’s ongoing global programming, help elevate The One Show and ADC Annual Awards in rankings in South Africa, connect the club with advertising and design universities and schools, and recommend outstanding candidates to serve as awards judges.
Commenting on her appointment, Gordhan says, “The One Club for Creativity is an organisation I have great admiration for, specifically regarding their initiatives that continue to transform the industry at all levels.
"I wish there was a less clichéd word to express this – but I do feel so honoured to be able to serve on this Board and to represent my country amongst this esteemed group of creative minds."
She adds that she watched, "with much respect and awe," Xolisa Dyeshana, CCO of Joe Public, carry this role before her. "He has made the South African industry extremely proud, and I hope to do the same. I feel so grateful to be given this opportunity and to be supported by the lovely humans at Duke Advertising," she says.
Duke Group CEO, Wayne Naidoo says: “There is no-one more qualified nor more deserving than Suhana to fulfill this role. She is a true creative leader and inspiration to so many – I know she is going to be a huge asset to the One Club for Creativity.”
“Suhana is a renowned global creative leader who will play a key role in furthering our mission to support and elevate the global creative community and solidify the relevance of our mission in South Africa,” says Kevin Swanepoel, CEO.
“One reason The One Club is so prestigious is because of its exceptional Board, an impressive group of the most prominent professionals in our field,” adds Swanepoel.
Board members are drawn from countries with the largest advertising communities and selected based on three criteria.
These are:
Gordhan is among a diverse group of 21 creative leaders from around the world who will begin three-year terms on the International Board.
Other new members are:
The new International Board members will work closely with The One Club’s National Board, lead by chairman Glenn Cole, cofounder, creative chairman at 72andSunny, Los Angeles, and vice chair Pum Lefebure, cofounder, CCO at Design Army, Washington DC, to serve as ambassadors for and advisors to the non-profit organisation.
