André Pereira Nassar to leave Leo Burnett Dubai
Leo Burnett UAE & Lower Gulf today announced that André Pereira Nassar, regional executive creative director of Leo Burnett Dubai, is leaving the agency after more than five years. He is going to pursue other opportunities, said the agency.
“We are truly sad to see André leave us but we respect his desire to pursue other opportunities after nearly five and a half years with the agency,” said Kamal Dimachkie, chief operating officer at Publicis Communications MEA.
“He brought accolades to the agency during the course of his tenure and was instrumental in attracting key talent within the agency’s creative team, which has been influential in producing an exceptional level of creative work. We wish André the very best for his future and he will be missed by the Leo Burnett family,” he added.
During the course of his time at Leo Burnett Dubai, Nassar contributed to creative efforts that won more than 50 of the most prestigious awards worldwide and in the region, the most notable of these being three Grands Prix in Film, Interactive and Integrated at Dubai Lynx, as well as five Cannes Lions.
He has also been a valuable asset to the company through successful handling of key client-agency relationships, said a statement from Leo Burnett.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my long stint at Leo Burnett and I’m truly grateful for the opportunities that have come my way,” Nassar said in the statement.
“During the course of my tenure we have won various accolades for the agency, as well as several pieces of key business. I am particularly proud of the team that I leave behind and I am confident that, in the years to come, Leo Burnett will continue to produce groundbreaking creative work that impacts clients’ businesses,” he added.
Leo Burnett has said it will make an announcement on Nassar’s replacement. In the interim, the creative department of Leo Burnett UAE & Lower Gulf will be overseen by Bechara Mouzannar, chief creative officer, Leo Burnett MEA.