Brent Nelsen
Brent Nelsen

Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis Communications & Leo Burnett North America

Brent in his own words is powered by “culture, caffeine and craft.” Under his strategic leadership, love for instigation and inspiration, his contributions have been recognized globally and nationally, winning at virtually every strategy and creative awards show.

Passionate about making strategy more creative and creative more strategic, his work has been awarded for both its ingenuity and business impact: Cannes & Ogilvy Grande Prix, IPA’s, Effie’s, Chiats, London International Advertising Awards, D&ADs, and Media Innovation Awards to name a few.

He’s been invited as both a speaker and judge at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity and currently chairs the Miami Ad School in Canada.