South Africa, Nov. 9 -- Fortunately, Lessing has all of these and more, with a three-decade career that includes time at TBWA/ Hunt/Lascaris, Lowe Johannesburg, DDB South Africa, M&C Saatchi Abel, House of Brave, Demographica and WPP's Coke Studio X.

A man known as much for the size of his heart as for the elegance and craft of his ideas, Lessing's body of work is a masterclass in minimalism, using simple metaphors and brief copy to create ideas that hit people right in the feels.

When asked for comment, Lessing says, "Can we end that last sentence straight after 'masterclass in minimalism '?"

Roanna Williams, co-chief creative officer and legendary art director, says, "I'm looking forward to having someone else in the building who und...