Chris De Abreu

Chris De Abreu

Creative Director at Freelance
London, United Kingdom

About me

I am a Brazilian-born, Italian-raised, British-adopted cultural cocktail.
I am all about building creative culture and nurturing talent.
I believe ideas can come from anywhere and evangelise an inclusive and collaborative model.

I use technology and innovation to take ideas further and love to work in a media neutral mindset.

My experience ranges across multiple markets, working across different countries - directing Global, Pan-European and UK campaigns for: Nike, Unilever, Samsung, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Nikon, Lucozade, Microsoft, Sky, Nestlè, Audi, Sony Pictures, 20th C Fox, McDonald's, PlayStation, Coca Cola, Shell, Vodafone, amongst others.

I speak 5+ languages and I am a diversity advocate, active in participating in mentoring programmes across the UK and worldwide, collaborating with Cannes Future Lions, BIMA and the Great British Diversity Experiment, as well as judging awards for D&AD, BIMA, The Drum, Campaign, Ad Stars, etc.

My table football playing skills are legendary!

Positions

Creative Director
Freelance
United States
June 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)
Freelance Creative Director
London, United Kingdom
August 2017 - August 2017 (1 second)

Creative Director
London, United Kingdom
June 2016 - June 2017 (1 year)
Director of Magic (Contract)
London, United Kingdom
June 2015 - June 2016 (1 year)
Group Creative Director (Contract)
London, United Kingdom
December 2014 - May 2015 (5 months)
Creative Director
London, United Kingdom
November 2011 - November 2014 (3 years)
Creative Director (Contract)
London, United Kingdom
May 2011 - November 2011 (6 months)
Creative Director (Contract)
London, United Kingdom
January 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Graphic Design

1996 - 1999 (3 years)

BA Hons inn Graphic Design, Illustration

1996 - 1999 (3 years)
NUS International Director

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