Greetings! 안녕하세요! Bonjour! 你好! Chào! สวัสดี ¡Hola!I'm Thomas Koch, a seasoned creative professional with a dynamic background that intertwines art, design, and computer science. In 2020, I earned distinction as one of the world's top 10 Creative Directors by Lürzer’s Archive.Boasting over 18 years in the advertising industry, I currently reside in Berlin, where I hold the role of Executive Creative Director at the esteemed international advertising agency DDB. My professional journey encompasses impactful tenures at Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, Strichpunkt Design, and SYZYGY (Ars Thanea / Hi-Res! London).Passion fuels my profession, and I am deeply committed to principles that champion simplicity over complexity, encourage collaboration and cross-disciplinary innovation, and demand nothing less than excellence. A fervent advocate for diversity and inclusion, I fearlessly embrace change and am dedicated to making the world a better place by approaching challenges with curiosity and a fresh perspective.Mentoring and empowering fellow creatives is a top priority, as I firmly believe in the transformative power of exceptional teamwork. Described not as a mere boss but as a leader, this distinction is one I hold in high regard.Beyond the realms of my professional life, I am a dedicated sports enthusiast, continuously expanding my knowledge through ongoing education. Video games, movies, and captivating storytelling hold an enduring place in my heart.Throughout my career, I have collaborated with renowned brands such as Samsung, Adidas, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Adobe, Chanel, Montblanc, Ferrero, Cadillac, Accenture, Frankfurt Airport, Nescafé, Mazda Europe, The Coca-Cola Company, Media Markt, Jaegermeister, Swarovski, o2, Thomas Cook Airlines, Fleurop, Henkel, Commerzbank, and many more.If you'd like to learn more about me, feel free to visit my website at www.thomaskoch.work
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Executive Creative DirectorDdb Germany Jul 2022 - PresentBerlin, Berlin, DeutschlandAs the ECD responsible for Volkswagen at DDB, I have overseen projects that have contributed to their positive image. I manage a creative team of 15 colleagues and collaborate with offices around the world. Additionally, my efforts have led to winning prestigious creative awards, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio Awards, and many others. -
Senior Creative DirectorDdb Germany Sep 2021 - Jul 2022Berlin, Deutschland
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Creative DirectorLeo Burnett Nov 2017 - Sep 2021Frankfurt Am Main Und Umgebung, DeutschlandAt Leo Burnett, I significantly expanded the business with our key client, Samsung. I started with social media oversight and TV campaign execution for Samsung Mobile. Later, the team I led could add Samsung Home Appliances and Samsung TVs to our portfolio. These generated millions of euros in revenue for the agency. I led many big launches for Samsung‘s mobile division and was key in keeping Cadillac and getting Condor Airlines. Both highly lucrative accounts for Leo Burnett. They later won a multi-million euro account with Media Markt. They won it with the concept and design I created. The work of my team garnered many creative awards for these clients. It includes a prestigious Golden Lion in the Film category at Cannes. It is the first for Germany in over seven years. My achievements were recognized with a promotion to Creative Director and the internal „Star Reacher Award“ honoring top-performing employees in Germany. -
Senior Art DirectorLeo Burnett Jul 2015 - Oct 2017Frankfurt Am Main Und Umgebung, Deutschland
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Artist And Senior Design DirectorFreiberuflich Apr 2015 - Jun 2015Stuttgart / Hamburg / Frankfurt Am MainI worked on a personal project for an art gallery in Hamburg, Germany. It‘s garnered significant attention and led to many job offers. I decided on Leo Burnett as my chosen agency.
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Senior Art DirectorStrichpunkt Design Aug 2014 - Mar 2015Stuttgart Und Umgebung, DeutschlandWith a small team of 8 members, we significantly advanced the agency‘s digital capabilities. We successfully leveraging them for clients such as Telefonica and Audi. I was offereda promotion to Creative Director after eight months. I declined to pursue personal projects and further my education. -
Art DirectorOgilvy & Mather Aug 2011 - Aug 2014Frankfurt Am Main Und Umgebung, DeutschlandDuring my initial weeks at Ogilvy, I played a crucial role in two pitches. The first task was defending the Telefonica account. We kept it as a team. The second pitch was for an 8 million euro Volkswagen account. We won the pitch with 4 people; the decisive idea, according to the client, was mine. Recognizing my strengths, the agency tasked me with building a social media team for its largest client, Media Markt. We started with three members. We grew the fanbase from five to seven digits. The team grew to nine members. Also, the client boosted their investment in social and integrated campaigns. The campaigns made large profits for both the client and the agency. They also got much attention. Besides the profit, these projects won a lot of awards at various known shows, including some gold Lions at Cannes. -
Art DirectionSyzygy Feb 2008 - Aug 2011Frankfurt Am Main Und Umgebung, DeutschlandOn the first day of my trial period, I was offered an apprenticeship contract. I successfully shortened it from three years to 1.5 years through outstanding performance. My practical work was recognized as the best in the school. As part of a multidisciplinary team, I contributed to campaigns for prestigious clients such as Chanel, Mazda, and Jägermeister. Early on, I was given the freedom to execute complex projects. From concept and design to layout and programming, through to client presentations. My work delivered highly profitable results. Additionally, I was awarded the New Media Award for young creatives in Germany. -
TraineeSyzygy Aug 2006 - Feb 2008Frankfurt Am Main Und Umgebung, Deutschland
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Thomas Koch Education Details
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Gutenbergschule, Berufsschule Für Medien Und Gestaltung Frankfurt Am MainAusbildung, Mediengestaltung Digital Und Print
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Thomas Koch works for Ddb Germany
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Thomas Koch's current role is Executive Creative Director at DDB.
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Thomas Koch attended Gutenbergschule, Berufsschule Für Medien Und Gestaltung Frankfurt Am Main.
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Thomas Koch has skills like Adobe After Effects, Typografie, Grafikdesign, Kunst, Kreativstrategie, Adobe Photoshop, Werbung, Usability, Composing, Interaktive Werbung, Creative Direction, Adobe Premiere Pro.
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