With 26 years of creative leadership, I bring a deep-rooted passion for storytelling and a solid foundation in advertising, shaped by my work with global agencies like BBDO, Dentsu, Havas, and Mash World, as well as regional players like Synergy and Creative Lab. My Gulf experience with 9Yards Communications sharpened my understanding of diverse markets, while leading digital design at Nexford, a Washington DC-based online university, expanded my capabilities in digital strategy and execution. I’ve developed and led creative across a wide range of industries including FMCG, automotive, real estate, retail, healthcare, education, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and banking. I’ve worked with major brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, Coca-Cola CSR, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Burger King, La Vache Qui Rit, Cadbury, Doritos, Persil, Pril, Bayer, Merck Serono, and Crédit Agricole Bank. I lead multidisciplinary teams across advertising, branding, content, and events. From TVCs to digital campaigns, activations to print, I ensure consistent storytelling and high-quality execution across every touchpoint. I’ve led teams of up to 40 people and have successfully built creative departments from the ground up, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and team development. Client engagement is a core part of my process. I present creative strategies with clarity and conviction, supported by compelling decks that bring ideas to life. I actively integrate AI tools into the creative workflow, using them to enhance execution, streamline processes, and push creative boundaries further.…

Marco Maurice

With 26 years of creative leadership, I bring a deep-rooted passion for storytelling and a solid foundation in advertising, shaped by my work with global agencies like BBDO, Dentsu, Havas, and Mash World, as well as regional players like Synergy and Creative Lab. My Gulf experience with 9Yards Communications sharpened my understanding of diverse markets, while leading digital design at Nexford, a Washington DC-based online university, expanded my capabilities in digital strategy and execution. I’ve developed and led creative across a wide range of industries including FMCG, automotive, real estate, retail, healthcare, education, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and banking. I’ve worked with major brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, Coca-Cola CSR, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Burger King, La Vache Qui Rit, Cadbury, Doritos, Persil, Pril, Bayer, Merck Serono, and Crédit Agricole Bank. I lead multidisciplinary teams across advertising, branding, content, and events. From TVCs to digital campaigns, activations to print, I ensure consistent storytelling and high-quality execution across every touchpoint. I’ve led teams of up to 40 people and have successfully built creative departments from the ground up, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and team development. Client engagement is a core part of my process. I present creative strategies with clarity and conviction, supported by compelling decks that bring ideas to life. I actively integrate AI tools into the creative workflow, using them to enhance execution, streamline processes, and push creative boundaries further.…

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With 26 years of creative leadership, I bring a deep-rooted passion for storytelling and a solid foundation in advertising, shaped by my work with global agencies like BBDO, Dentsu, Havas, and Mash World, as well as regional players like Synergy and Creative Lab.

My Gulf experience with 9Yards Communications sharpened my understanding of diverse markets, while leading digital design at Nexford, a Washington DC-based online university, expanded my capabilities in digital strategy and execution.

I’ve developed and led creative across a wide range of industries including FMCG, automotive, real estate, retail, healthcare, education, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and banking. I’ve worked with major brands such as Pepsi, Mirinda, Coca-Cola CSR, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Burger King, La Vache Qui Rit, Cadbury, Doritos, Persil, Pril, Bayer, Merck Serono, and Crédit Agricole Bank.

I lead multidisciplinary teams across advertising, branding, content, and events. From TVCs to digital campaigns, activations to print, I ensure consistent storytelling and high-quality execution across every touchpoint. I’ve led teams of up to 40 people and have successfully built creative departments from the ground up, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and team development.

Client engagement is a core part of my process. I present creative strategies with clarity and conviction, supported by compelling decks that bring ideas to life.

I actively integrate AI tools into the creative workflow, using them to enhance execution, streamline processes, and push creative boundaries further.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Design Lead at Marco Maurice Nexford University
August 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Led all creative work with a multinational team consisting of British, Americans, Australians, Filipinos, and Nigerians.
Creative Director at Creative Lab
April 30, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Managed the team to win 5 pitches and advised management on financial decisions regarding the agency's fees. Handled clients including Al Ahly Sabbour, Burger King Gulf, Texas Chicken Gulf, Ford, ADIB bank, UNB bank, and Add me.
Creative Director at Brand Bazaar
July 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Built a creative team from scratch, supervised the client service team, and advised on financial decisions. Clients included La Poire, Beano's, Galleria40, White Bay, Blue Blue, ElSewedy development, Eterna Healthcare City, Gourmet Egypt, Twin Plaza, AUB Bank, Sky investments, and Merck Serono.
Freelance Strategic Planner at Creative Culture
February 1, 2016 - Present
Helped run semantic analysis and reviewed insights of other experts for the MENA region.
Senior Art Director at Dentsu
July 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025
Supervised the creative team and handled projects in cooperation with the Tokyo branch. Clients included AAIB, Babyjoy, Coca-Cola CSR, Orascom development, Daihatsu, Elmobasher, UIT, Hino, Ford, Frico, MoneyGram, Tamarai, Dove, Wadi food, and Crédit Agricole. Received a Highly Commended award at Culfood Awards 2012 for the Wadi Food 'Surprise your food' campaign.
Art Director at BBDO
April 30, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Worked on projects across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, and Ethiopia with a multinational team. Clients included Heineken, Americana, Bayer, Cemex, Cheetos, City Stars, Mercedes-Benz, Daewoo, Doritos, El Rashidi El Mizan, Fa, Persil, Pril, La Vache Qui Rit, Lay's Delights, Lecico, Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Aquana, and Snickers.
Senior Graphic Designer at Synergy Advertising
March 31, 2004 - August 29, 2025
Worked with a British creative director on full campaigns and pitches. Clients included Calyon Bank, Egyptian Gulf Bank, Galleria Mall, Domty, Egyptian Cement Company, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lavish Furniture, Link Dot Net, MobiNil Business, and Toshiba.
Graphic Designer at Havas / EURO RSCG
January 31, 2003 - August 29, 2025

Education

B.SC of Applied Arts, Advertising Department at Helwan University
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 2000

Qualifications

Advanced User Experience Design Nanodegree Program (Udacity)
August 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
UX Research Cross-Skilling Nanodegree (Udacity)
February 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Digital Marketing Advanced Nanodegree (Udacity)
May 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Digital Marketing Professional Nanodegree (Udacity)
January 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Fundamentals of digital marketing (Google Digital Garage)
December 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Fireproofing the idea (D&AD)
November 1, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Selling the idea (D&AD)
November 1, 2010 - August 29, 2025
And Art directing the idea (D&AD)
November 1, 2010 - August 29, 2025
High-Performance Leadership (Mac International)
May 1, 2008 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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