Zoe
Kessler

about the jury

Zoe Kessler is an accomplished Executive Creative Director at Johannes Leonardo in New York, where her visionary leadership has shaped nearly every major client at the agency during her four-year tenure. Currently spearheading the high-profile VW account, Zoe is renowned for her ability to craft breakthrough, award-winning campaigns that drive results and set industry trends. From iconic brands like Uber, Little Caesars, FedEx, and Facebook to Velveeta and Snickers, her creative prowess shines through, solving complex business challenges with innovative, bold ideas. 

A force in the advertising world, Zoe’s work has earned her recognition at every major industry award show, and she has made a lasting impact on the creative landscape. She was named to The Drum’s prestigious “50 Under 30” list, included in Adweek’s Creative 100, and was a finalist for Ad Age’s coveted “A-List Creative Director of the Year” in 2018. Her passion for pushing boundaries and delivering unexpected creative solutions solidifies her status as one of the industry’s most influential creative minds.