Edward Sekento

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Executive Creative Director at Ascent Group
November 1, 2023 - Present
Leading creative vision for clients across financial services providers, banks, fintechs, insurance, FMCG, and telecommunications; managing teams to deliver integrated campaigns across digital and traditional media, driving brand awareness and customer engagement.
Group Creative Director at Redhouse Group
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Oversaw multiple creative teams, directing high-impact campaigns that improved brand positioning for clients; spearheaded execution of creative strategies, contributing to business growth and new client acquisitions.
Creative Director at BBDO Mediaedge
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Led the creative direction for Tusker brands, increasing brand awareness by 25% within six months; directed national advertising for multiple Diageo brands, contributing to a 15% revenue increase; launched 'Sikera' Apple Cider for EABL, driving significant market penetration in the first year.
Acting Managing Director / Creative Director at TBWA\Redhouse
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Directed multi-channel campaigns for Stanbic Bank, resulting in a 40% increase in client leads; led the 'Mbu Fake' behavior change campaign, which won recognition for consumer engagement and impact on malaria prevention.
Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Revamped marketing campaigns for BAT Kenya, driving improved market share across Africa; directed campaigns for KCB Foundation’s 'Niko Waks,' increasing youth engagement by 40%.

Education

Diploma in Design at The Technical University of Kenya
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
MacMaster Computer Certificate at MacMaster
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
Master Classes in Brand Strategy at International School of Advertising Africa
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Brand Strategy (LinkedIn Learning) at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Master Classes in Brand Strategy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Brand Strategy (LinkedIn Learning)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services