Sydney, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD), a leading creative organization in the Asia-Pacific region, revealed today that Nils Leonard, the distinguished co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, will serve as the jury president for this year’s AWARD Awards. Leonard brings over two decades of experience in the advertising sphere, primarily in London, and has been instrumental in steering his agencies to highly profitable and celebrated tenures.
Leonard’s career boasts a tenure as chairman at Grey LDN, where he oversaw some of the agency’s most lucrative and recognized years. His leadership contributed to his recognition as one of the youngest chairmen worldwide. Leonard’s influence in the creative world is widely acknowledged, with accolades including a spot in Adweek’s Creativity 100 and a recognition by Business Insider as the top creative figure in global advertising.
His involvement extends beyond business achievements; Leonard is also an active member of The Royal Academy’s advisory group and has been named one of the UK’s 500 most influential people by the Sunday Times. His creative agency, Uncommon Creative Studio, has repeatedly been honored with prestigious awards, including Campaign’s Creative Agency of the Year and AdAge’s International Agency of the Year.
Speaking on his appointment, Leonard expressed his excitement about evaluating the creative output from the Asia-Pacific area. He noted the region’s dynamic and innovative contributions to the global creative scene. Leonard is also slated to be a keynote speaker at the AWARD’s flagship creative festival, This Way Up, scheduled for August, describing it as a critical venue for witnessing and discussing emerging creative trends and talents from the region.
Mandie van der Merwe, Chair of AWARD, praised Leonard’s appointment, acknowledging his groundbreaking work and his potential to inspire novel, compelling campaigns through his leadership at the event. She emphasized that his participation is a significant asset for not only the AWARD Awards but also for the broader creative community in Australia and beyond.
The AWARD Awards, currently in their 46th edition, are accepting entries, signaling an opportunity for professionals in the creative industries to showcase their best work.
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