Sanjiv Mistry joins VML as Executive Creative Director
Prior to this, Sanjiv Mistry was with McCann London as Executive Creative Director
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Published: Sep 8, 2025 1:54 PM | 1 min read
Sanjiv Mistry has been appointed as Executive Creative Director at VML. The company announced his appointment through a LinkedIn post.
“We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Sanjiv Mistry as our new Executive Creative Director”, the LinkedIn post read.
Prior to this, Sanjiv Mistry was with McCann London for over 10 years. He last held the role of Executive Creative Director at the company.
Sanjiv brings nearly two decades of creative leadership to VML. "He was the creative force behind a succession of high-profile campaigns for Xbox, including the Titanium-winning ‘The Everyday Tactician’ and the first-ever Commerce Grand Prix winner, ‘The Fanchise Model’. His work has seen him ranked as the No.1 ECD in the UK and No. 5 globally in the 2024 Cannes Creativity Report", the company stated in the post.
Ryan McManus, Chief Creative Officer, said, “Sanjiv knows how to make work that people remember and moves the needle for clients. He brings a sharp creative mind, real cultural intuition, and a deep understanding of what makes brands matter. We are super excited to have him on board.”
Sanjiv Mistry began his career in South Africa and he worked on global brands like Volkswagen, Audi and Coca-Cola. He helped Ogilvy Cape Town become the most admired agency in South Africa, and in 2009 was named the top young creative in the country.
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