Born on the southern tip of Africa on an autumn night in May, to Greek migrant parents, my story begins between cultures, continents, and influences. I studied Fine Arts at the East Side School of Arts in Johannesburg, where my creative foundations were formed. Curious, I traveled through the Middle East, followed by six months of service in the Greek Army. After a brief pause in Italy, I returned home to complete my studies at Vega School of Advertising in Johannesburg, where I majored in Art Direction and completed a postgraduate qualification in Marketing. Graduating in the top five of my class in October 1998, I was headhunted by Gitam BBDO and began my professional journey in advertising. Over a 26-year creative career, I’ve worked across six countries—Johannesburg, Athens, Tirana, and Riyadh among them—leading creative output, developing campaigns, activations, gamification, and digital experiences. I view the world through the lens of the user, not the marketer, and today I aim to disrupt and stand out. Let’s be bold. Let’s be crazy. Let’s feel, not just think.…

Stelios Angelis

Born on the southern tip of Africa on an autumn night in May, to Greek migrant parents, my story begins between cultures, continents, and influences. I studied Fine Arts at the East Side School of Arts in Johannesburg, where my creative foundations were formed. Curious, I traveled through the Middle East, followed by six months of service in the Greek Army. After a brief pause in Italy, I returned home to complete my studies at Vega School of Advertising in Johannesburg, where I majored in Art Direction and completed a postgraduate qualification in Marketing. Graduating in the top five of my class in October 1998, I was headhunted by Gitam BBDO and began my professional journey in advertising. Over a 26-year creative career, I’ve worked across six countries—Johannesburg, Athens, Tirana, and Riyadh among them—leading creative output, developing campaigns, activations, gamification, and digital experiences. I view the world through the lens of the user, not the marketer, and today I aim to disrupt and stand out. Let’s be bold. Let’s be crazy. Let’s feel, not just think.…

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Born on the southern tip of Africa on an autumn night in May, to Greek migrant parents, my story begins between cultures, continents, and influences. I studied Fine Arts at the East Side School of Arts in Johannesburg, where my creative foundations were formed. Curious, I traveled through the Middle East, followed by six months of service in the Greek Army. After a brief pause in Italy, I returned home to complete my studies at Vega School of Advertising in Johannesburg, where I majored in Art Direction and completed a postgraduate qualification in Marketing.

Graduating in the top five of my class in October 1998, I was headhunted by Gitam BBDO and began my professional journey in advertising. Over a 26-year creative career, I’ve worked across six countries—Johannesburg, Athens, Tirana, and Riyadh among them—leading creative output, developing campaigns, activations, gamification, and digital experiences. I view the world through the lens of the user, not the marketer, and today I aim to disrupt and stand out. Let’s be bold. Let’s be crazy. Let’s feel, not just think.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative / Art Director at Gitam BBDO
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Started my professional journey in advertising, joining Gitam BBDO immediately after graduation and laying the foundations for a multi-disciplinary creative career.
Creative Director at Ogilvy Action
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2010
Led the establishment of a 360° activation division, recruited and built a multidisciplinary team, and steered creative output from concept to production across promotions, experiential campaigns, gamification, and in-store activations; delivered integrated online/offline marketing for major brands; managed the full creative process and case studies with multiple award nominations.
Creative Director / 360 Brand Specialist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Progressed to 360 Brand Specialist, leading 360 campaigns and serving as the creative lead for integrated brand experiences across TV, online, social, and events; aligned strategy, insight, and production to deliver world-class campaigns for diverse clients.
Creative Director at Ogilvy Tirana
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015
Led the 360 launch of T-Telekom in Albania, overseeing TV/online/social activations and a 7-day live event with extensive on-site engagement and broadcasting.
Creative Director at Accosiet
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Directed 360 campaigns across SoMe and packaging for multiple clients, guiding a small team to deliver integrated solutions.
Creative Director at FREZIDERRM / Agrokipos Xalvazis
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Led 360 campaigns for key accounts, coordinating across channels and shaping the creative direction across multiple brands.
Global Creative Director / Creative Lead at Various Clients (Global)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Directed global campaigns with teams across designers, marketers, and copywriters; oversaw UI/UX, SoMe, and performance-driven growth for both B2B and B2C sites.
Head Creative Director at Greece / Cyprus (Agency & Brand Leadership)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led 3 art directors and 3 copywriters; managed 11 products for VIanex and drove 360 campaigns, UI/UX initiatives, and social media growth across multiple markets.
Head Creative Director at Greece / Cyprus
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continued leadership across 3 art directors and 3 copywriters; ongoing 360 campaigns and product-led brand initiatives for VIanex and related portfolios.
Art Director at GITAM BBDO
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Early career in advertising; joined immediately after graduation and built a foundation in creative development and multi-channel storytelling.
Creative Director at Ogilvy Action Athens
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Led the establishment of a 360° activation division. Recruited and built a multidisciplinary team; delivered integrated online and offline marketing solutions; managed the full creative process from brief to delivery, including concept development, production, storytelling, filming, and case studies.
Creative Director at Accosiet (Accosiet Creative Director)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
360 campaigns / SoMe / packaging; led a small team (1 copywriter) to deliver campaigns for clients including Leroi Merlin, Calsburg Beer, ElBisco.
Global Creative Director / Creative Lead at FREZIDERRM / Agrokipos Xalvazis
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Led global campaigns across 11 products for B2B/B2C sites; UI/UX, SoMe, and performance growth; managed a small team of designers and marketers; produced 2 awards.
Global Creative Director / Creative Lead at FREZIDERRM / Agrokipos Xalvazis
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Expanded global creative leadership with a focus on UI/UX and digital growth across international markets; contributed to multiple awards.
Head Creative Director at VIanex (Greece/Cyprus)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Head Creative Director overseeing 3 art directors and 3 copywriters; 360 campaigns for >11 products; emphasis on UI/UX and social activation; growth initiatives.
Head of 360 Activation / Creative Director at Ogilvy Action Athens
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Led the establishment of a 360° activation division; recruited and built a multidisciplinary team; responsible for leading all creative output, including concept development, strategy, and production; delivered integrated online and offline marketing solutions across promotions, experiential campaigns, gamification, and in‑store activations; managed the full creative process from brief to delivery.
Creative Director / 360 Brand Specialist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
360 Brand specialist for Ogilvy Athens; led 360 campaigns and brand work, including concept development, storytelling, and integrated campaigns across TV, online, social, and activations.
Creative Director at FrieslandCampina
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
360 campaigns across four international regions; team included two art directors and one copywriter.
Creative Director at Accosiet
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
360 campaigns, social media (SoMe) and packaging; team included one copywriter.
Global Creative Director / Creative Lead at Undisclosed Global Internet Site
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led global B2B/B2C campaigns with a small team; UI/UX, social media, and performance growth for a global website.
Art Director at Gitam BBDO (Johannesburg)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Joined Gitam BBDO immediately after graduation, contributing to creative development and campaigns as part of a growing team.
Creative Director / 360 Brand Specialist at Ogilvy Action Athens
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Led the establishment of a 360° activation division; recruited and built a multidisciplinary team; oversaw concept development, strategy, production, and integrated campaigns; produced world-class activations and gamification across online and offline channels; managed full creative process from brief to delivery; notable campaigns for Cosmote, Philips, Sensodyne; earned multiple awards.
Creative Director at Ogilvy Tirana (loan from Athens HQ)
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015
On loan from Athens HQ for the 360 launch of T-Telekom in Albania; responsible for TV/Online/SM activations; 7-day live event with TV/online streaming.
Associate Creative Director at Accosiet
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
360 campaigns for Frieslant Campina across 4 regions; led a small team on integrated campaigns including packaging and social media.
Global Creative Director / Creative Lead at Vianex
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Oversaw global creative output across B2B/B2C sites, UI/UX, SoMe, and performance growth; collaborated with designers, marketers, and copywriters across international teams.
Head Creative Director at Greece/Cyprus
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Lead creative direction for the Greek/Cyprus markets; managing a team of 3 art directors and 3 copywriters; overseeing multiple product campaigns for VIanex.
360 Brand Specialist / Creative Director at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Became the 360 Brand Specialist for Ogilvy Athens; led 360 campaigns across TV, online, social media, activations; world-first executions, gamification, and in-store activations. Team leadership for creative output and campaign delivery.
Creative Director at Friesland Campina (Frieslant Campina)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Delivered 360 campaigns for FrieslandCampina across 4 international regions; led teams across multiple brands (e.g., Chupa Chups) with in-house and external collaborators; integrated campaigns and packaging.
Head Creative Director at Greece / Cypress
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Head Creative Director overseeing a team of 3 Art Directors and 3 Copy Writers across multi-market campaigns.

Education

Fine Arts at East Side School of Arts, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Art Direction at Vega School of Advertising, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998
Postgraduate Qualification in Marketing at Vega School of Advertising, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Fine Arts at East Side School of Arts, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing (Art Direction) at Vega School of Advertising, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998
Fine Arts at East Side School of Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Art Direction at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998
Fine Arts at East Side School of Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Art Direction at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998
Fine Arts at East Side School of Arts, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Art Direction (Advertising) at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Postgraduate Qualification in Marketing at Vega School of Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998

Qualifications

Postgraduate Qualification in Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 1998
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level