With a career spanning 25 years, across several continents —Johannesburg, Paris, London, and New York— Jonathan is a highly experienced and awarded creative leader. Winning Cannes Grand Prix and Gold Lions, D&Ad, One Show, Clios, and many more industry awards. He’s led and worked on brands from Volkswagen, Stella Artois, Ikea, Guinness, to Honda, Absolut, Nissan, Toyota, Visa, and many more. He’s made local campaigns that were also world firsts—a solar powered billboard that gave power to the people. He launched Stella Artois’ first global campaign for Mother. Made Super Bowl commercials the latest, Johannes Leonardo’s first. Helped TBWA Paris to Cannes Agency of the year four years running. Created live experiential installations at Cannes Lions Festival for Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Directors Showcase 3 years in a row. Installed a 12ft permanent sculpture in the Guinness museum. And even wrote and illustrated a children’s book for a good cause.
Currently the Executive Creative Director at Johannes Leonardo, Jonathan leads and inspires the agency’s creative department, nurturing an inclusive and highly creative culture. He also continues to oversee the success of the agency’s largest account, Volkswagen. Writing a new chapter in the brand’s storied advertising legacy.