Murilo Santos
VP Creative Director | Green Card Holder
- Role
- VP Creative Director at Bbdo Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Murilo Santos
Murilo Santos is the VP Creative Director at Energy BBDO in Chicago. Named one of the Top 20 Creative Directors in the U.S. by The One Show in 2024. Murilo specializes in helping brands make a cultural impact. He has led work for Fortune 500 companies like Google, Netflix, AB InBev, Heinz, Brown-Forman, Mars, and many more.Murilo has had the privilege of shaping some of the most culturally resonant campaigns in the industry. At Energy BBDO, he helped lead the agency through its most successful Cannes Lions season to date. His time at GUT São Paulo was equally fun, where he was part of the founding team that turned a small startup into the No. 1 Independent Network of the Year at Cannes Lions 2023.One of his proudest moments came at AKQA, where he contributed to the agency’s rise by securing its first two Grand Prix at the Clio Awards. He also spearheaded the AKQA Stage project, turning the office into a cultural hub and collaboration platform with artists.Throughout his career, Murilo has earned significant recognition across the industry’s most prestigious awards. He has won 36 Cannes Lions, including a Grand Prix in Entertainment and multiple Golds for groundbreaking campaigns like Feed Parade and the DiversiTree Project. His work has also been honored with 15 Clio Awards and 25 One Show awards, including several Grand Prix titles.Murilo also loves to explore his creativity through projects beyond advertising. In architecture, for example, he designed a mountain retreat that you can book here:
Experience
VP Creative Director
Aug 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Played a key role in Energy BBDO’s most successful Cannes Lions season to date.Developed a culture of collaboration and innovation within the creative team, resulting in multiple award-winning campaigns.Led brand activations across North America, working closely with other BBDO offices.Directed creative campaigns for top clients like Brown-Forman, Mars, and Bayer.Assisted with mentoring and personal development of mid-weight and junior creatives.Clients: Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, El Jimador), Mars (M&M’s, Snickers, Extra Gum), Starbucks, Pepsi, Bayer (Claritin, Alka-Seltzer, Aspirin, Bepanthen)
Education
MIAMI AD SCHOOL BRASIL
Design Thinking, Design Thinking
2012 — 2012
Faculdade Araguaia
Advertising, Advertising
2009 — 2012
Escola Cuca
Creativity and Art Direction, Creativity
2013 — 2013
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