Creative

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Director

Crafting

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Crafting

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Hello, I'm Andrej.

Born and raised in Serbia. Living in Dubai. Often mistaken for being from somewhere else because of my mixed English accent.

I love art, spent years playing guitar and bassoon (yes, really), occasionally pretend I’m a golfer, and make pretty good burgers.

I’m also an ad nerd, driven by curiosity and a constant desire to learn. For more than 20 years, I’ve helped brands earn attention and stay relevant in a world that changes every week. Along the way, I’ve worked with brands like Emirates, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, McDonald’s, Pepsi, P&G, Etisalat, and Dubai Airports.

I’ve spent much of my career building creative teams that raise the bar, grow people, and deliver work that clients and juries remember.

What interests me most today is what creativity can do when it’s applied to bigger challenges. That’s why I spend a lot of my time exploring AI, sustainability, innovation, leadership, and the future of our industry.

I lead sustainability initiatives across our region, and I’m currently finishing AI & Sustainable Technologies study because I believe the next generation of leaders needs to understand both technology and impact.

I believe the best ideas are usually the simplest ones.
The ones that make you feel something.
The ones that tell the truth.
The ones that people remember.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Teams transformed into high-performing teams.

expertise

& values

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Awards

Awards

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Great work first. Recognition follows.

✺ My philosophy on awards is simple: focus on crafting work that people care about and results that matter. I’ve been fortunate to earn recognition at Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio, Effie, Webby, WARC, Anthem Awards and Dubai Lynx. Awards are not the objective. They are a reflection of great work.

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Leadership

Leadership

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High standards. Low ego.

✺ I build high-performing teams that create great work. My role is to set clear direction, raise the bar, remove obstacles, and help people do the best work of their careers. Beyond the work itself, I contribute to the industry through speaking, mentoring, and thought leadership focused on creativity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

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Technology

Technology

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Technology with purpose.

✺ I’ve been fascinated by technology for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was always drawn to new gadgets, computers, and the possibilities they unlocked. That curiosity never left. Today, I see technology and AI as human accelerator. The most powerful work happens when human insight, cultural understanding, and emerging technology come together to create meaningful impact.

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IMpact

Impact

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Creativity beyond marketing.

✺ I believe creativity carries a responsibility beyond selling products. It can influence behaviour, inspire action, and help solve real-world challenges. As Sustainability Lead for MCN, I work to embed sustainability and social impact into our culture, our work, and the communities we serve. Whether it’s reducing environmental impact, supporting education, or driving industry change, I’m interested in ideas that leave a positive mark on the world as well as the bottom line.

Let’s

Create

Together ✺

Let’s

Create

Together ✺

Let’s

Create

Together ✺

Let’s

Create

Together ✺

If you're building something ambitious that makes good impact, I'd love to hear it.