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Donovan Bryan

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ECD at McCann Frankfurt
📍 Oberursel, Hesse, Germany

Donovan Bryan is an award-winning Executive Creative Director at McCann Frankfurt, specializing in creating memorable brand experiences through visual communication and design. Educated at the University of Pretoria, colleagues describe him as a passionate, ambitious, and strategic creative thinker who consistently pushes for innovative solutions.

Originally from South Africa, Donovan has a background in fine art that influences his creative approach. He is passionate about understanding the German creative landscape and creating work that becomes part of the cultural conversation. He enjoys exploring ideas that are both purposeful and engaging for consumers.

He has recently served as a juror for the prestigious Cannes Lions (Direct Lions) and the Campaign Big Awards in Germany.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
ECD
Location
Oberursel, Hesse, Germany
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Brave Creative Work
He has stated his goal is to create "brave work" that gets under people's skin and becomes part of the cultural fabric in Germany.
German Advertising
As a creative leader who relocated from South Africa, he often discusses the potential and unique characteristics of Germany's creative industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
ECD
McCann Frankfurt
2-2018 - 1-2020
Group executive creative director
Leo Burnett, Publicis and Saachi & Saachi
7-2011 - 1-2020
Executive Creative Director
OwenKessel
8-2008 - 6-2011
Creative director
DDB South Africa
9-2007 - 9-2009
Creative Director
Grey Worldwide
In the press

Media appearances

McCann Germany Announces New Creative Leadership Team Structure. Featured in LBBOnline
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Education
1996 - 2000
BABK Information Design Hons
University of Pretoria
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