Michael Aimette joins Dentsu Creative as US Chief Creative Officer

Dentsu Creative has appointed Michael Aimette as Chief Creative Officer in the U.S. Based in New York, Aimette will lead Dentsu Creative's U.S. creative department, partnering closely with Phil Gaughran, CEO, Dentsu Creative Americas.

“We're at a moment when creativity matters more than ever,” said Phil Gaughran, CEO, Dentsu Creative Americas. Clients are navigating extraordinary complexity, but they're also looking for partners who can help them move faster, earn relevance and drive growth. Michael is the kind of leader who knows how to turn creative ambition into brand and business impact. His track record speaks for itself, but what excites me most is his ability to inspire people, unlock catalyzing ideas and help clients create enduring competitive advantage.” 

Aimette joins Dentsu Creative with more than two decades of experience. As Chief Creative Officer of FCB New York and then CCO of BBDO New York, he helped build them into some of the most awarded and effective agencies in the world, earning multiple honors.

“The thing that gets me most excited is the chance to build. To bring great people together, create something special and have a ton of fun doing it. And that’s what drew me to Dentsu Creative,” said Aimette. “There’s just an incredible amount of talent, a legacy of outstanding creative work globally and a whole range of capabilities that open up some really exciting possibilities. Now the fun part is bringing it all together — making creativity everybody’s business and creating the kind of work people can’t possibly ignore. I can’t wait to get going.”

“The thing that gets me most excited is the chance to build. To bring great people together, create something special and have a ton of fun doing it. And that’s what drew me to Dentsu Creative,” said Aimette. “There’s just an incredible amount of talent, a legacy of outstanding creative work globally and a whole range of capabilities that open up some really exciting possibilities. Now the fun part is bringing it all together — making creativity everybody’s business and creating the kind of work people can’t possibly ignore. I can’t wait to get going.”