Jacques Burger is the Co-Founder and Group CEO of The Up&Up Group (formerly M&C Saatchi Abel), one of Africa’s most respected and awarded independent agency groups. With over 20 years of experience leading creative agencies across Southern Africa and Australia, Jacques has built brand strategies for global powerhouses like Heineken, Panasonic, Volkswagen, MTN, and Old Mutual.
He is a passionate advocate for creative bravery, leadership grounded in simplicity, and the need to reclaim creativity in an industry under pressure. His journey from launching an agency to buying it back from global shareholders is a masterclass in vision, grit, and reinvention.
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The Diary Of A CMO™ hosts the world's brightest marketing as well as industry leaders across related media, tech, and creative industries.
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