Sydney, Australia – Nils Leonard, an illustrious figure in the advertising world and co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, has been appointed as the jury president for the 46th AWARD Awards. His leadership marks a significant chapter for the prestigious celebration which showcases exceptional creativity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leonard brings a wealth of experience from his dynamic career spanning over 25 years, during which he significantly impacted major London-based agencies. His tenure at Grey LDN is notably esteemed where he propelled the agency into its most profitable and acclaimed era, establishing himself as one of the youngest chairpersons to lead a global agency network.
His achievements extend beyond the corporate ladder, earning a spot in Adweek’s Creativity 100, and securing the title of the world’s most creative advertising figure by Business Insider. Additionally, Leonard’s influence reverberates through his roles in esteemed circles, including The Royal Academy’s advisory group and his ranking among the Sunday Times’ 500 most influential UK figures.
Under Leonard’s leadership, Uncommon Creative Studio has amassed a series of accolades, including back-to-back titles of Campaign’s Creative Agency of the Year, AdAge’s International Agency of the Year, four consecutive Creative Circle Agency of the Year honors, and a prestigious position among Fast Company’s Top 10 Global Companies in Advertising.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Leonard stated his excitement about presiding over the AWARD awards, emphasizing his anticipation to delve into the innovative works emerging from the vibrant Asia-Pacific creative scene.
In addition to his role as the jury president, Leonard is scheduled to headline ‘This Way Up’, AWARD’s premier creative festival taking place in August. He highlighted the conference as a crucial gathering spot for influential creative minds and an incubator for significant dialogues within the industry.
Mandie van der Merwe, Chair of AWARD, praised Leonard’s contribution to creativity and his influential campaigns that have marked an era. “Having Nils preside over our juries is a monumental boon for our industry and speaks volumes of the calibre we aspire to showcase at AWARD,” she remarked.
The announcement comes as the AWARD Awards open their call for entries, inviting creative talents to partake in what promises to be a celebration of innovation and artistic excellence in the advertising realm.
As this event approaches, the anticipation within the creative community builds, promising a showcase filled with inspiring work and influential dialogues driven by some of the brightest minds in the industry, including Leonard.
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