PORTLAND, USA // I’m an ACD/Copywriter at Erich & Kallman and Assistant Professor at ArtCenter, teaching copy. Before all that, I taught English as a Second Language to lots of kids and grownups.
I believe the push and pull between junior and senior talent is the core of a thriving creative department.Proof: I learned that from someone more senior than me.)
That makes the student awards category especially exciting. We’re not just… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Tyler, or TJ as his friends might know him, has 10 years of experience working in creative industries. Whether it was as a fashion designer, a journalist, or a music producer— TJ has always kept his pulse on ways to bring a higher level of creativity to every task he’s given.
In the world of advertising, TJ’s flare can be seen in his work for clients such as White Castle, Starbucks, Chevrolet, IKEA, Tim Hortons, Truly… Read More
MUNICH, GERMANY // When it comes to these, Max doesn’t believe in third person.
What I do believe in, is the power of a good story. And that’s what I am fundamentally doing, finding the right story for a brand to tell. These stories have been recognized more than 400 times by all major award festivals, in which i have also served as a judge.
Educated in the UK with a BSc in Statistics, a BA in Marketing and a Master in… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Benjamin’s career spans across North America from creative and entertainment companies to media agencies, including McCann, Taxi, TBWAChiatDay, JWT, Will Packerformerly WP Narrative) and MediaComnow EssenceMediacom).
In 2018 he joined Mediacom with the fundamental belief that audiences do not delineate between media and creative and neither should we.
By reshaping Mediacom’s creative model, integrating media and… Read More
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA // Before joining M&C Saatchi Group South Africa in 2017, Neo was an Executive Creative Director at two of South Africa’s largest creative advertising agencies – Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg and FCB Johannesburg.
As the FORMER chairperson of the non-profit Creative Circle South Africa, he is dedicated to promoting African creativity as a business tool. His inherent passion for conceptualising advertising and… Read More
BOGOTA, COLUMBIA // Diana is a Colombian creative who has worked for over 20 years in the advertising industry, during which she has also served as a professor, speaker, and juror at the world’s top festivals. She built her career at J. Walter Thompson, starting as the youngest copywriter, but ten years later, having become Creative Director, she accepted an offer to work at Sancho BBDO, where she spent the next two and a half years as… Read More
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL // With more than 25 years of experience in my career, I have worked with dozens of companies in PR and I´m passionate for it. I also developed strategies to position top brands in the market and building narratives, such as Accenture, Intel, Samsung Latam, Colgate and BHP Brazil – with B2B and B2C approaches. I worked most of my career in global agencies – Bursonformer BCW and Burson Marsteleller) and Golin – with global… Read More
HAMBURG, GERMANY // Liane Siebenhaar is General Manager and Spokeswoman of the Management Board of Scholz & Friends Hamburg, Member of the Partner Board of the Scholz & Friends Group as well as Chief Effectiveness Officer of the Scholz & Friends Family. Liane is one of Germany’s top tier strategists – besides strategy topics her professional experience covers areas such as brand strategy, social media as well international communications… Read More
SINGAPORE // Early in his career, Omar worked with iconic brands like McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, and P&G at Leo Burnett Chicago, where his innovative thinking earned him a spot on Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list for Marketing and Advertising. He later moved to BBH Singapore, creating standout campaigns for global clients like Nike, Facebook, Ikea, and Uber, gaining attention from outlets such as Hypebeast and the BBC. Omar’s work has been highlighted… Read More
TORONTO, CANADA // From Cape Town to London to Toronto, Graham has chased creativity across the globe. He has led creative departments at agencies such as The Jupiter Drawing Room, Saatchi & Saatchi, Y&R, TBWA, TAXI and now VML. He has earned numerous Agency of the Year accolades. His work has been awarded at all the majour award fedstivals. Graham his a multidisciplinary maker and has applied his craft to iconic brands such as Land Rover,… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Tiffany Rolfe is Chair and Global Chief Creative Officer of R/GA, a creative innovation company who designs valuable experiences for people and brands. R/GA’s clients include Google, Nike, Verizon, Samsung, TurboTax, Enterprise and more. Tiffany thrives on developing new creative solutions across channels and platforms that lead to business growth and cultural impact.
Prior to joining R/GA, Tiffany served as Chief… Read More
CHICAGO, USA // A Bogotá, Colombia native with a depth of global experience, Andrés is one of the most decorated creatives in the advertising industry, with 20+ years of experience dedicated to crafting compelling narratives for some of the world’s most renowned brands. He was named Global CCO in 2024.
As a member of FCB’s Global Leadership Team, Andrés is responsible for supporting FCB’s all-star creative leadership community, keeping… Read More
LONDON, UK // James has 23 years’ experience in the Advertising Production working across EMEA and APAC. Starting at M&C Saatchi London in 1998 he moved to Ogilvy & Mather in London as a Senior Producer in 2004.
During his time at Ogilvy London, he worked on the pan European Ford business, producing large scale car commercials, two of which launched during half time of the Champions League final – the ‘Super Bowl’ event of… Read More
BROOKLYN, USA // With over 25 years of experience in the field of production, Marcia now leads Primo Content’s US office as Managing Director.
Previously, Marcia served as the Global Head of Production at We Believers for 7 years, where she oversaw all aspects of integrated production. Along the way, she helped the agency achieve several industry recognitions, including a Titanium Lion at Cannes in 2021, the “Independent Agency of the… Read More
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL // Gilvana Viana has played a leadership role in her journey, seeking greater Black protagonism. She is the CEO and co-founder of three companies: Punks S/Aa music content provider and licensor), MugShota production and creative studio for soundtracks for artists and brands), and CASABLACK, a platform focused on Black culture. Additionally, she is the co-creator and executive producer of the podcast “Mano a Mano,” with Mano… Read More
TOKYO, JAPAN // Seiya Matsumiya is the co-founder and CEO of Black Cat White Cat Music. His journey in music began in the early 2000s amidst the dynamic music scene of Southern California. After studying at Berklee College of Music, he returned to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an artist, performing with renowned musicians like Flea, Cat Power, and Maroon 5, while simultaneously building a career in music for film, television, and… Read More
TORONTO, CANADA // With over 35 years of adver/sing industry experience, Sarah Brooks, Execu/ve Producer and Partner at School Edi/ng, has produced thousands of commercials and witnessed her team win mul/ple industry craB awards, recognizing their outstanding achievements in post-produc/on. Sarah has worked with hundreds of producers at almost every adver/sing agency in Toronto and has collaborated with Directors at mul/ple produc/on… Read More
PARIS, FRANCE //Jean Ozannat began his film production career in Paris at La Pac in 2000. Between 2001 and 2003, he headed the Music Videos department, producing work for celebrated bands such as Air and Phoenix, among others. His tenure from 2003 to 2008 as Executive Producer in the TV commercial sector resulted in the creation of over 80 commercials.
In 2008, Jean took on the role of Partner and Executive Producer at Gang Films. By… Read More
MADRID, SPAIN // Tomás Ostiglia is the Executive Creative Director of LOLA MullenLowe, one of the top 10 European agencies of the decade according to Cannes Lions. He was also named on Cannes Lions report as the 3rd Best Creative Director in the World in 2018. Across the years, he’s held up that standard. Being named as the Best Creative Director in Spain, according to The One Show in 2024, the same year he won the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions,… Read More
LONDON, UK // With over fifteen years working at the convergence of arts and commerce, my mission at HELO is to craft moving experiences that transcend conventional storytelling. Our team’s expertise in entertainment, technology, and design fuels our ability to solve and deliver outstanding creative. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to fostering an environment that mirrors our diverse perspectives, empowering us to generate work… Read More
TOKYO, JAPAN // Yumiko Ota is a Senior Copywriter at Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo. She’s a bilingual creative with a track record of creating iconic work for brands for over ___ years. Her work is driven by both sharp strategic insight, as well as the pursuit of creative excellence. Last year, her work was awarded Asia’s only Lion in the Cannes Film Category.
Giving birth to her two children was a turning point for Yumiko. While struggling to… Read More
HAMBURG, GERMANY // Originally from Madrid, Spain, Fernando has worked at McCann and Ogilvy Madrid, Memac Ogilvy Dubai and INGO Hamburg. He has worked for international clients such as IKEA, Coca-Cola, Burger King, Mondelez, Unilever, KFC, Honda, Volkswagen, EXPO2020, Vodafone and LaLiga among others. His work has been awarded at international festivals such as Clio, Cannes Lions, D&Ad, OneShow, LIA, New York Festivals, Effie, and ADC among… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Luis Ribeiro is the Managing Partner of the New York office of LOBO, an award-winning creative studio with operations in São Paulo and New York. For the last 9 years, he has led LOBO’s U.S. operations.
Originally from Brazil, Ribeiro has built a strong portfolio over 28 years in the U.S. commercial market, including his role as Executive Producer at Framestore NY, where he managed business development for the studio’s… Read More
LONDON, UK // Marilena Vatseri is the Executive Producer and Managing Director at NOMINT, an internationally acclaimed animation production company known for its innovative storytelling. She began her career 16 years ago as an architect but soon discovered her passion for animation, leading NOMINT’s productions ever since.
Under her leadership, NOMINT represents some of the world’s most unique animation directors, creating impactful… Read More
MÉXICO CITY, MÉXICO // Ricardo serve as North America Chief Creative Officers & Partners at GUT. He also co-leads the Global Creative Council, which helped GUT become Independent Network of the Year at Cannes Lions 2023.
He was named the #2 Art Director in the World according to the Cannes Lions Global Creativity Report and with his partner, earned the honor of being the first ever Creatives of the Year by Ad Age in the A-List &… Read More
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA // Hernán has a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, and throughout his career has worked for global brands such as BBVA, Peugeot, Citroën, Danone, Sony, GlaxoSmithKline, P&G, Coca-Cola, AB InBev, Viacom, IKEA, and Toyota. His work has been awarded in the most important advertising shows, among which 33 Lions, 3 Grand Effie and 2 Grand Clio stand out.
In 2017 he was named CCO of Grey Argentina, and under his… Read More
SINGAPORE // With more than 100 advertising awards under his belt, Gui has done a range of work over 3 continents.
Brazilian born, he left home at just 25 to join one of Australia’s hottest agencies, with the title of Young Guns and as one of the most awarded copywriters in his home country. At that point, his work had already received nods from major festivals around the globe such as Cannes, One Show, Clios, Spikes, El Ojo, Effies and… Read More
MÉXICO CITY, MÉXICO // Juan José Posada studied graphic design and advertising. Throughout his career, he has worked in Colombia, United Kingdom and Mexico being part of prestigious agencies such as McCann, Sancho/BBDO, Ogilvy, Geometry, Grey and VML.
Currently, he is Partner & Chief Creative Officer at independent agency anónimo in Mexico.
He has received accolades at Cannes Lions in 19 different categories, as well as awards in… Read More
TOKYO, JAPAN // Yasuharu Sasaki, known as Yasu, began working at dentsu as a copywriter in 1995. Drawing on his skills as a Computer Science graduate he was an early pioneer of interactive advertising. His passion for creativity and technology has been a marked characteristic throughout his career, notably when he founded cutting edge R&D offering, Dentsu Lab Tokyo in 2014. His time at dentsu, which has included working in New York as an… Read More
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA // Liana is a accomplished interdisciplinary design expert, with 15 years of expertise. Her passion for innovative design and strategic thinking has led her to craft design for global brands such as Coca-Cola, Toyota, MIT, and Converse and Standard Bank.
Liana’s design philosophy is rooted in collaboration and conceptual creativity that cuts through the clutter of the modern market. She excels in tackling… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Lisa has a career spanning over two decades, where she has become renowned for her transformative work with some of the world’s most cherished brands. As Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, her strategic vision has played a pivotal role in the global rebrand efforts for clients such as Burger King, Impossible Foods, Nordstrom Rack, and Manischewitz.
Prior to JKR, Lisa was ECD of Chobani where she was responsible… Read More
NEW YORK, USA // Tiffany Rolfe is Chair and Global Chief Creative Officer of R/GA, a creative innovation company who designs valuable experiences for people and brands. R/GA’s clients include Google, Nike, Verizon, Samsung, TurboTax, Enterprise and more. Tiffany thrives on developing new creative solutions across channels and platforms that lead to business growth and cultural impact.
Prior to joining R/GA, Tiffany served as Chief… Read More
TORONTO, CANADA // Adam Reeves was born in Canada. And he works there now as the CCO of TBWA Canada. After long stints in the USA including times as ECD at GS&P and R/GA San Francisco, and as Creative Director at BBDO and BBH New York.
Over his career Adam has worked on such illustrious and well-regarded brands as HBO, The NBA, Doritos, Pepsi, Xbox, Google Nissan, Care.Org, Johnnie Walker and more.
Adam’s work has been awarded by… Read More
LOS ANGELES, USA // Aryan is a Group Creative Lead at Translation. During her time at the agency, she’s had the privilege of shaking LeBron’s hand on the set of “King of the Court,” watching Busta Rhymes being very Busta Rhymes at a Ray-Ban Meta concert, and filming Translation CMO Chaucer Barnes riding an electric scooter through downtown LA. She finds herself very lucky to work with so many talented and creative people, especially the… Read More
BARCELONA, SPAIN // At 39, this graduate of ESSEC BBA and an MBA specializing in MCIMarketing and Commerce on the Internet) began his career in 2010 as a strategic planner at Buzzman, where over seven years, he worked on major accounts such as Meetic, Burger King, Milka, DoubleA, Durex, and more. He then led the strategic planning department at La Chose agency before joining TBWA/Paris two years later as Managing Director, where he notably… Read More
TORONTO, CANADA // Simon Au is the North American Executive Creative Director at Kraft Heinz’s internal agency, The Kitchen. Under his leadership, the agency has achieved remarkable growth, expanding to over 100+ team members spanning two countries and overseeing 15 brands, all within just two years. The agency has earned numerous awards worldwide, including recognition at Cannes and being named the Drum’s Global In-House Agency of the Year,… Read More
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS // Since 1996, Cece has been a pivotal figure in music, starting as a member of St. Paul’s choir and performing at the National Opera. Her passion for music led to forming the dark-folk-rock band Wyldeck, where she not only performed but also headlined at major UK festivals. In 2015, she took the helm at Paloma Faith’s management and publishing company, DoveLady, and two years later, she transitioned to MassiveMusic…. Read More
DUBAI, UAE // With an accidental stint of 17+ years in the industry, hopping across 3 continents, Nayaab has had her hands in some memorable campaigns for brands like Mastercard, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, HSBC, Kraft, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Emirates, and a few others you might’ve heard of.
She’s dabbled as a jury member and somehow collected over 200 shiny accolades at various festivals around the worldbut she swears it… Read More
