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Rizwana Bawa new Tequila\ MD

Hot on the heels of the appointment of Muzi Kuzwayo as MD and Reinher Behrens as chairman of TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris Johannesburg, TBWA\ has further strengthened its management team by announcing the appointment of Rizwana Bawa to MD of Tequila\ Johannesburg, TBWA's through-the-line agency.
Rizwana Bawa, newly appointed MD of Tequila\ Johannesburg
Rizwana Bawa, newly appointed MD of Tequila\ Johannesburg

This is in line with TBWA\'s philosophy of providing integrated solutions for clients and looking beyond traditional communication channels to create big ideas in all areas of the agency.

Comments Bawa on her appointment, “TBWA\ has a solid record as being one of South Africa's leading agencies and this is a fantastic next step in my career. I look forward to familiarising myself with the company culture, driving communication beyond more traditional channels, taking Tequila\ to the next level and working with the management team to contribute to future growth.”

Bawa has broad experience in strategic communications and promises to provide extensive growth to Tequila\. Her extensive client experience includes various high profile through-the-line campaigns for the ANC's 1999 national election campaign, SARS, Blue IQ and many government accounts, including the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

Says Behrens, “Rizwana's appointment is great news for Tequila\. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience which she can bring to the table to the benefit of both the agency and clients. Rizwana will focus on reinventing Tequila\within the bigger group and take Tequila\'s offering in a new direction to move it forward.”

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