Meet the team

Nkanyezi Masango

Founder

Nkanyezi is Group Executive Creative Director at King James and Associate Director of Accenture Song. He wouldn’t be where he is today without mentorship. That’s why he founded Blackboard, to provide young talents with mentorship and career paths that lead to the top.

Nkanyezi Masango

Founder

Nkanyezi is Chief Creative Officer at Dentsu Creative, South Africa. He wouldn’t be where he is today without mentorship. That’s why he founded Blackboard Community: to provide underprivileged creative talents with mentorship and career paths that lead to the top.

Advisory Board

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Cheyney Robinson

VP, Design TPX, Comcast, NY USA

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Neo Mashigo

Chief Creative Officer M&C Saatchi Abel, JHB SA

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Doug Sherrad

Founder I&I Partners, NY USA

Francois Chilot

Founder, Young Directors Award

Duncan MacLennan

Founder, Sunny Futures & Innovation

Core Members

Thando

Head Of Content – Thando captures our workshops and everything in-between. He’s the man behind all our videos.

Tiisetso

Head of Talent – Developing talent is at the heart of our purpose. Tiisetso is in charge of looking after the students and managing all operations that allow them to shine.

Nobert

Photographer – Nobert is a Blackboard student who doubles up as our photographer. His talent knows no bounds.

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Acc type | Current
Acc number | 1192834275
Bank | Nedbank
Branch code | 198765
Reference | Name or Anonymous