Renato Zandoná started his career as an art director at agencies like McCann and Ogilvy, helping the latter to be recognized as Cannes 2013 Agency of the Year.
In 2014, he was invited to help build the AKQA office in São Paulo, where he eventually led it as Executive Creative Director. Under his leadership, the agency became the most awarded in Latin America at Cannes 2019 and ranked as the 7th most creative agency in the world at D&AD 2021.
In late 2021, Zandoná led the launch of Droga5’s São Paulo office asChief Creative Officer, overseeing groundbreaking global projects for renowned brands like Levi’s. His leadership resulted in earning three Cannes Lions in the agency’s first year, among other international accolades.
In 2014, he was invited to help build the AKQA office in São Paulo, where he eventually led it as Executive Creative Director. Under his leadership, the agency became the most awarded in Latin America at Cannes 2019 and ranked as the 7th most creative agency in the world at D&AD 2021.
In late 2021, Zandoná led the launch of Droga5’s São Paulo office asChief Creative Officer, overseeing groundbreaking global projects for renowned brands like Levi’s. His leadership resulted in earning three Cannes Lions in the agency’s first year, among other international accolades.
Now, after two impactful yearsat Droga5, he returns to AKQA, bringing his expertise to lead and drive the agency’s expansion efforts across Latin America.
Zandoná has helped build someof the world’s most iconic brands, earning many of the industry’s top honors, including multiple Grands Prix from Cannes, Grands Clio, D&AD, and Grammy nominations.
Zandoná has helped build someof the world’s most iconic brands, earning many of the industry’s top honors, including multiple Grands Prix from Cannes, Grands Clio, D&AD, and Grammy nominations.
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EXPERIENCES
AQKA
Executive Creative Director
may 2020 - sep 2021
São Paulo, Brazil
Droga5
Chief Creative Officer
sep 2021 - feb 2024
São Paulo, Brazil
AKQA
Executive Creative Director Latam
feb 2024 - present
São Paulo, Brazil