About me

Jonathan Deeb is the Chief Creative Officer at BBDO Germany, where he leads creative work for global brands like Porsche, Lidl, and Siemens home appliances. Originally from South Africa, Jonathan grew up in the advertising world, eventually heading up FCB Johannesburg, the country's second-largest agency. His work for brands like Barclays and Coca-Cola not only spanned the continent but reached across the world, with some Coca-Cola campaigns shared in over 120 countries and voted as the most loved in the brand's history. A content piece for South Africa - spanned beyond advertising, being voted 'Best Foreign Film' at One Screen.

In 2020, Jonathan moved to Germany, joining BBDO just a day before lockdown and has since spearheaded major global campaigns. His 20-year career has earned him multiple accolades, including being named South Africa's Executive Creative Director at the Loeries, with awards from across the major shows.

Jonathan's judging experience includes serving on panels at Cannes, The One Show, Eurobest and chairing a panel at The Loeries. He proudly co-founded 'Find New Words,' a movement that advocated for more respectful language towards the LGBTTQQIAAP+ community.

A passion for creativity and meaningful change, is what drives Jonathan to push the boundaries of brand storytelling.

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Judging

Jonathan Deeb has sat on the Creativepool Annual jury.

Annual 2025 Judge Advertising: Digital

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