MIAMI, USA // Vanessa Amaral is a Strategy Director at the globally acclaimed agency DAVID Miami. Her strategic thinking has been a driving force behind work for leading brands like Burger King, Coca-Cola, Sour Patch Kids, and Dove, which has amassed over 60 international awards. Her contributions have been central to some of the industry’s most effective and celebrated campaigns, earning two Grand Clios at Clio Sports, a Cannes Lion for Entertainment for Sports, a Titanium and three Grand Prix Lions at Cannes, and a Global Grand Effie.

Vanessa’s strategic perspective is uniquely informed by a background in International Relations and Economics, a ‘Big 4’ consulting role, a Master’s in Marketing Communications, and extensive international experience, having worked or studied in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. This global, first-hand experience fuels a unique curiosity that allows her to relate to consumers from all walks of life and find the powerful human truths that build great brands. In her personal time, she is a passionate supporter of her hometown soccer team, Cruzeiro.