Ryan Menezes is a creative consultant based in Goa, India, with over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry spanning agencies like Ogilvy, Ambience Publicis, Lowe, DDB Mudra, Euro RSCG and Percept in India, and Lowe in Nairobi.
He has handled some of the most respected brands such as FedEx, Philips, Toyota, Hyundai, Canon, Coca Cola, Jet Airways, Vu TVs and Sunburn.
The winner of the first Cannes Gold Lion for India, Ryan was a member of the Cyber Jury at the Cannes Festival in 2011, and has won awards at major international shows like D&AD, Clio, London International, The Loeries and The New York Festivals.
In 2017, Ryan turned creative entrepreneur, and currently works on projects and pitches directly with organisations and ad agencies, curating and leading creative, strategy and production teams and in-house creative departments.
AWARDS
International
Cannes Won the first Cannes Gold Lion for India and 1 Bronze, 7 Finalists
D&AD 1 Finalist, Automotive Showcase (2)
Clio 1 Bronze, 10 Finalists
New York Festivals Grand Global Award, Grand Craft Award, Gold World Medal,
Silver World Medal, Bronze World Medal, Global Finalist, 2 Finalists
New York AME Bronze, Finalist
Loeries (S.Africa) Silver, 2 Finalists
London International Gold
Campaign Brief The Work Annual (10+)
Kenya APA 37 awards in 2 years including 2 Grand Prix (Best of Show). Art Director of the Year (Twice)
India
CAG, Ad Club, Abbys Over 100 awards
BRAND & AGENCY BUILDING
Helped build major brands like Philips, FedEx, Toyota, Hyundai, Vu TVs, Coca-Cola Africa, Kenya Airways, Jet Airways, Aditya Birla Group, Loop Mobile and Sunburn.
Created and incepted the Percept IdeaWall, a highly successful creative proprietary tool to increase organic growth and client loyalty. Resulted in winning more business from Toyota India and Canon India without pitching.
Was a member of the international team that developed the Philips Global Advertising Template, making Mudra DDB India a regional hub for Philips global ad development.
Built, revamped and led creative departments at Euro RSCG India, Scanad Lowe Nairobi, Saatchi & Saatchi Bangalore, Mudra DDB India, McCann Erickson and Percept India.
Helped make SSC&B the most internationally awarded agency in India, and Scanad Lowe Nairobi the most awarded agency in East Africa.
Represented Saatchi & Saatchi India at the Procter & Gamble Regional Creative Showcase in Vietnam in 2003.
Represented the Indian Advertising Industry at the Global Business Development Conclave in Brazil in 2009.
Represented Percept H at the Hakuhodo Global Strategy Workshop in Tokyo, Japan in 2014.
WORK HISTORY
Ryan Menezes Creative  Founder (Jan 2017 – present)
Percept H India & Percept India  Chief Creative Officer (Mar 2011 – Dec 2016)
McCann Erickson India Executive Creative Director (May 2008 – Feb 2011)
Vyas Giannetti Creative, India Executive Creative Director (Dec 2006 – Mar 2008)
Mudra DDB, India  National Creative Director (May 2004 – Oct 2006)
Saatchi & Saatchi, Bangalore  Vice President, Creative (Feb 2003 – Mar 2004)
SSC&B Lintas, India  Senior Creative Director (Oct 2000 – Jan 2003)   
Scanad Lowe, Nairobi, Kenya  Creative Director (Sep 1998 - Jul 2000)
Euro RSCG India  Creative Director (Jan 1996 - Jul 1998)
SSC&B Lintas, Mumbai  Creative Director (Nov 1993 - Dec 1995)
Trikaya Grey, Mumbai  Creative Group Head (Jun 1992 - Oct 1993)
Lintas, Mumbai  Creative Group Head (Jan 1991 - May 1992)
Ambience, Mumbai  Art Director (Aug 1989 - Dec 1990)
Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai  Visualizer (Aug 1987 - Jul 1989)

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)  Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai - 1987
S.S.C. Pune Board  St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai - 1982
NEW BUSINESS WINS
Ryan Menezes Creative Vu Televisions, Blissspace European Kitchens, Healthi, My Medi Assistant, Bonvive Spices, Zophop, Borosil SIP and Recon Oil.
Percept H FedEx, Foodpanda, Olympus Cameras, Canon EOS, Canon Printers, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Fortuner, Ditto TV, Panchshil Realty and DB Realty.
McCann Erickson Jet Airways, Etisalat DB Telecom and Nirav Modi Jewellery.
VGC Travelocity and the Indian Cricket League (ICL).
Mudra DDB Reliance (ADAG), Philips, SBI, MTDC, Zenith, Nutrine, Times of Money and Future Bazaar.
Scanad Lowe, Nairobi Coca-Cola Promotions business for East, West and North Africa.
Euro RSCG Philips, Hyundai and Cidade de Goa.
CATEGORY EXPERIENCE
Household & Business Appliances Philips Televisions, Sound Systems & Appliances, IFB Washing Machines, Hitachi Air Conditioners, Videocon TVs, Zenith Computers, Onida TVs, Orpat CFLs, Nerolac Paints, Nirlep, Canon Cameras & Printers, Olympus Cameras, Vu TVs
Telecom Reliance Mobile, BPL Mobile, Loop Mobile, Etisalat DB Telecom
Media & Entertainment BBC, Discovery Travel & Living, Mid-Day, Zee Cinema, Ditto TV, Nation (Kenya), Strand Book Stall, Sunburn
Corporate FedEx, Toyota, Reliance (ADAG), Godrej, Aditya Birla Group
Automotive Hyundai, Toyota Africa, Toyota India, Tata Motors, Force Motors, Firestone, Yamaha, Hero Motocorp, TVS Motors
Food & Beverages Coca-Cola Africa & India, Smirnoff Vodka, Thums Up, Citra, Rasna, Spey Royal Scotch Whisky, Chlormint, Bonvive Spices
Clothing & Accessories Dimexon Group, Vimal Suitings, Bombay Dyeing, Flying Machine Jeans, Pepe Jeans, Nirav Modi Jewellery
Financial Services  Birla Sun Life Insurance, Birla Mutual Funds, SBI, CFC Bank (Kenya), Heritage Insurance (Kenya)
Healthcare Knoll, Bayer, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare
Travel & Leisure Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, Air India, Cox & Kings, Travelocity, MTDC, Esselworld Amusement Parks, Cidade de Goa Hotel, Nairobi Serena Hotels, The Park Hotels
Realty DB Realty, Logix Group, Panchshil Realty
Tech Startups Healthi, Zophop, My Medi Assistant
What makes it all worthwhile.

Winning India's first Gold Lion.
Appreciation from colleagues for a job well done.
Appreciation from clients for going beyond the call of duty. 
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