Roxana Ravjee is a seasoned marketing and agency executive with a track record of building high-performance organisations at the intersection of creativity, culture, and commercial growth.
Roxana Ravjee is CEO Africa at Havas Media South Africa. Before joining Havas, her role as CEO at Dentsu South Africa saw her oversee six agencies and a team of over 422 people across Carat and iProspect, Dentsu Creative JHB and Cape Town, dentsu X, Dentsu (Performance and Amplified). With more than 20 years in the marketing and advertising industry, Roxana brings a sharp understanding of strategy, innovation, and through-the-line solutions. Her leadership is rooted in building inclusive cultures, expanding influence, and creating access to opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Before joining dentsu, Roxana served as the Managing Director of Publicis Commerce, where she played dual roles within the TCC Groupe and the Publicis Group(17 Years). Her leadership was instrumental in retaining and nurturing client relationships during periods of mergers and acquisitions.
Since taking the helm at dentsu South Africa, being one of the youngest CEO's at 40, Roxana has prioritised immersing herself in the company's operations, focusing on understanding its journey and aligning with its vision. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with both staff and clients to foster a supportive and dynamic work environment. Under her leadership, the agency has seen significant growth and innovation, particularly in the realms of marketing, media, creativity, and data.
Roxana is a strong advocate for empowering women and youth. She is proud to lead a 100% female executive committee and has executed a successful internship programme that has seen many former interns rise to senior leadership positions within the company. Additionally, she supports a bursary scheme aligned with dentsu's commitment to skills development and further education.
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the industry, Roxana was nominated for Top Women Leader in the Professional & Support Services category at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards in both 2024 and 2025, as well as for the Nedbank Oliver Business Leader of the Year award in 2025.
Beyond her professional achievements, Roxana has sat on the ACA board for the past 2 years and was a previous member of the AMF board.
Her career is marked by a blend of business acumen, entrepreneurial endeavours, and a passion for creating innovative campaigns. Ravjee’s commitment to fostering a positive work environment and her dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes continue to drive her success.
Roxana is driven by “being true and unique” in every approach, and this attests to her successes and passion.
Life/Business Philosophy:
Stay true to yourself, step into the future with confidence, resilience, and authenticity, and let your uniqueness shine: Be You and own it!!!
A people-first leader with deep commercial instincts, Roxana has built her reputation on delivering growth through transformation, whether expanding an agency's footprint, scaling creative capability, or championing the talent and teams that bring ideas to life. She serves on the ACA Board and remains actively committed to youth empowerment and industry development.