Dentsu Creative MENA has named Jon Holloway, a highly acclaimed creative leader, as Managing Director of Brand and Experience. As the leader of the brand and experience teams for the entire region in this recently established position, Jon will promote operational excellence to deliver next-generation projects and transformative work that promotes brand growth through engaging customer experiences.
Jon brings a wealth of experience to the table, having held prominent positions at Dentsu Creative EMEA, R/GA, and Zuper, among other prestigious agencies. His prior positions included Managing Partner, Experience at Dentsu Creative EMEA, where he was instrumental in creating the regional experience team’s structure and identity. In addition, Jon oversaw the Australian offices and established the regional product strategy in his role as VP, Managing Director. In addition, Jon was a co-founder of the fintech company Zuper, where he served as Chief Product Officer. Before rejoining R/GA as VP, Executive Strategy Director, he was crucial in developing the teams and the strategic offering in Australia and assisting with APAC initiatives.
Jon will be in charge of managing operations to support growth, emphasizing Dentsu Creative’s quickly growing operations in Saudi Arabia, along with a strategic focus on inspiring and leading the brand and experience teams throughout the region and guaranteeing alignment with organizational goals. Jon’s duties include building an exceptional team in the area that can produce ground-breaking work by leveraging brand and experience, as well as establishing DC MENA Lab as a leader in the rapidly growing field of emerging technologies.
Jon has also worked with clients such as Nike, Google, YouTube, Samsung, Toyota, Uber, Skoda, Timberland, American Express, Qantas, McDonald’s, and KFC, and his work has received numerous awards, including Lions, D&AD, Global and Local Effies, and Spikes.
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Ziad Ghorayeb, Regional Managing Director at Dentsu Creative MENA said,
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon to lead our Brand & Experience division in the MENA region. His track record of driving innovation and delivering exceptional results for clients aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and excellence. With Jon’s leadership, we are confident in our ability to elevate our capabilities and make a significant impact in the region. This newly created role comes as a testament to the accelerated growth we’ve experienced at Dentsu Creative over the past few years. It’s part of our overarching vision to further propel this momentum and solidify our position as a leader in the industry.”
Commenting on his new role, Jon added,
“Throughout my career spanning three continents and diverse roles ranging from startups to global creative agencies, I’ve witnessed the power of diversity, innovation, and opportunity firsthand. Now, I’m excited to bring this experience to the vibrant landscape of the Middle East. It’s a region brimming with potential, and I look forward to leveraging my background to drive transformative growth and innovation in brand experiences here.”
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