Nadu Placca Rodriguez

Nadu is the founder and CEO of The Zoo XYZ, a global, purpose-driven event agency. The agency is a bold extension and a culmination of Nadu’s passion for curating memorable experiences built on expertise, creativity and community.

With a career that spans 18 years across the globe, Nadu has collaborated with leading brands such as Red Bull, Spotify Africa, Afro Nation, Afropunk, and more. This is a testament to her ability to engage with diverse audiences, bringing complex ideas to life and delivering unforgettable and culturally significant events with purpose and precision.

Nadu is driven by The Zoo XYZ’s mission to make an everlasting and global impact on the event industry, where access, diversity, and representation are at the forefront. She brings this vision to life by providing event professionals with the training, opportunities and resources needed to succeed within the industry. Nadu is always sure to bring a team of talented industry experts along the journey.