Industry veteran to drive global creative alignment, talent development, and innovation across markets
New York, September 11, 2025: Dentsu Creative has named John Mescall as its Global Chief Creative Partner, a move that reflects the agency’s continued focus on elevating creative excellence and building a unified global vision.
Based in New York, Mescall will work alongside Yasu Sasaki, Global Chief Creative Officer, to strengthen creative standards across dentsu’s network. He will lead initiatives aimed at prioritizing craft, fostering a global creative community, embracing AI and emerging technologies to enhance workflows, and creating new opportunities for talent growth.
“What drew me to Dentsu Creative is its deep belief in the power of creativity to drive meaningful impact across the board,” said John Mescall. “It’s rare to find a global organization so aligned in purpose, yet so attuned to the unique strengths of its local teams. I’m excited to be a part of a culture that values excellence, fosters innovation, and puts humanity at the center of everything we do.”
Mescall brings decades of global creative leadership, including roles as Global Executive Creative Director and President of the Global Creative Council at McCann Worldgroup, Chief Creative Officer of McCann Melbourne, and most recently, Chief Creative Partner at by TheNetwork. He has been recognized with more than 100 Cannes Lions (including 8 Grand Prix), D&AD Black and Yellow Pencils, One Show Best of Show, and multiple Clio, Spikes, LIA, and Webby Awards. He has also been named in Adweek’s Creativity 50 and ranked by Business Insider as one of the top 10 most creative people in advertising worldwide.
“John’s creative legacy speaks for itself, but what excites us most is his ability to unite teams around a shared vision,” said Abbey Klaassen, Global President, Dentsu Creative. “As a champion of evolution and transformation, John will help drive creative alignment, elevate craft, and deliver work that’s both culturally resonant and strategically unified.”
Yasu Sasaki, Global Chief Creative Officer at dentsu, added: “Transformative Creativity is at the heart of our network, and John’s commitment to creativity reflects that. As Global Chief Creative Partner, he will collaborate closely with Chief Creative Officers in markets, ensuring creative excellence while unlocking the full potential of our talent.”
About Dentsu Creative
Dentsu Creative is a global creative network that delivers transformative ideas and experiences for people, businesses, and society. As part of dentsu, it brings together talent and innovation to drive impact across media, technology, and creativity.
