Jonatan Maldonado

Jonatan Maldonado is an accomplished creative professional with extensive experience in the advertising industry. Currently serving as Independent Creative Director at The Mercenarios, Jonatan has contributed to high-profile campaigns for renowned brands such as Nike and Heineken since June 2023. Previously, as SVP Executive Creative Director at The Buntin Group from February 2021 to May 2023, Jonatan led the agency to win multiple prestigious awards, including AAF’s 2022 Agency & Art Director of the Year, and was instrumental in rebranding the agency and securing five new accounts. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, Jonatan has held several leadership roles, including Creative Director at GALLEGOS United, where significant campaigns targeted multicultural markets and garnered numerous awards. Jonatan's formal education includes a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Jefferson International College and various specialized courses in film and broadcasting.