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2025 Front Row Representative: Lwando Mfundisi

I am Lwando Mfundisi, Copywriter at M&C Saatchi Abel, driven by a love for bold creativity and inclusive storytelling. I’m excited to be part of the next wave of bright, young thinkers shaping more representative, meaningful, and culturally resonant work.

I have an Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Pretoria and completed a short course from M&C Saatchi Open House, both of which have tremendously sharpened my creativity and reinforced my belief that strategic, well-crafted storytelling can change perception, shift culture, and start meaningful conversations.

I have always been a champion of digital creativity because it forces us to think unexpectedly, move faster, and reimagine new possibilities in the creative space. And there’s no generation better equipped to lead those conversations than #GenZ. Thanks to IAB Front Row, I get the incredible opportunity to be in the (literal) front row, amplify my voice, and contribute to the future of our industry alongside my talented peers.