Jonathan Santana

Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo

Jonathan Santana has a solid work experience in the advertising industry. Jonathan is currently working as the Executive Creative Director at Johannes Leonardo since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Group Creative Director at the same company from January 2022 to May 2023.

Before joining Johannes Leonardo, Jonathan held the role of Creative Director at Lucky Generals from November 2019 to January 2022. Jonathan also worked as a Creative Director for Mother from January 2015 to November 2019. Additionally, they had a previous stint as a freelance Creative / Creative Director at various companies such as Mother London, Sid Lee Amsterdam, McGarry Bowen London, Brooklyn Brothers, and Ogilvy London from August 2012 to December 2014.

Furthermore, Jonathan gained valuable experience as a Senior Creative / Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi from August 2008 to August 2012. Jonathan started their career as a Senior Creative at TBWA Paris from January 2007 to August 2008. Jonathan's early experience includes serving as a Creative Art Director at Net#work BBDO from January 2000 to December 2006. Overall, Jonathan has held key roles in various reputable companies, showcasing their expertise in creative direction and advertising.

Jonathan Santana attended the University of Johannesburg from 1996 to 1999, where they obtained a National Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising.

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