Grey Brazil Appoints André Gola as Executive Creative Director

Grey Brazil today announced André Gola as its new executive creative director.

Announcing the news, Grey Brazil’s CEO and chief creative officer, Manir Fadel, said, “Gola needs no introduction. He is one of the best creatives in the world, producing iconic work for iconic brands. His leadership will make an immediate impact on the work for all or our clients and prospects." 

Over the course of André’s career, he has worked at Brazil’s leading agencies including AlmapBBDO, Lew’Lara\TBWA, Leo Burnett, and Publicis.

With over 80 Cannes Lion wins, André will report directly to Manir. In partnership, Manir and André will lead the creative teams on brands including Procter & Gamble (Downy, Pantene, Gillette, Aussie, and Head & Shoulders), Coca-Cola, Volvo, and Universidade Zumbi dos Palmares.  

“I have had the privilege of working and building great brands in Brazil through memorable campaigns with the most talented people in our market. Now I will have the opportunity to continue doing what I like and believe in: Great ideas that drive business, alongside talented people, for big brands and in a global network led by professionals that I admire,” noted André. 

Grey Brazil's new ECD has worked on memorable campaigns including the launch of Volkswagen’s New Beetle and T-Cross models, and global work on Havaianas and Doritos Wasabi and Rainbow Chips.

André has led creative teams on a wide array of brands including Ambev, Boticário, Audi, Fiat, Nissan, PepsiCo, M.Dias Branco, Camil, Visa, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Bradesco Seguros, Procter & Gamble (Gillette), Nestlé, Johnson & Johnson, Gol Airlines, Sanofi, Arno, and Cadbury among others.