
Deshnie Govender is a global marketing leader, speaker and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building brands across Africa, EMEA and APAC. She has held senior leadership roles at Diageo, AB InBev, TikTok and most recently became the first Chief Marketing Officer of L’Oréal Luxe South Africa, leading iconic brands including Lancôme, Prada and YSL Beauty. Today, she is the founder of Studio 545, helping brands and leaders navigate culture, influence and emerging markets. Named an Advertising Week Europe Future is Female winner, Deshnie is also one of Africa’s leading business creators, with over 7 million views across her social media platforms.