Alberto Espeja Velicia

Alberto Espeja Velicia

Global Senior Art Director at Grabarz & Partners
Hamburg, Germany

About me

Hi, I’m Alberto, and I’ve been in the advertising world for over 19 years, working with some amazing agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, DDB, Grabarz & Partners, and LOLA. My journey has taken me across London, Germany, and Spain, and each place has shaped how I approach creativity. London taught me to think big and focus on strong ideas, Germany showed me how to keep everything running like clockwork, and Spain gave me a deep love for emotional storytelling.

Along the way, I’ve been lucky to pick up over 40 awards from festivals like Cannes Lions (3 Golds), LIA, ADC, Clio, and more. Each one feels like a little reminder of the power of ideas that connect with people, whether on a global scale or in a specific local market.

What I love most is how working in so many countries has taught me to adapt—mixing global ambition with local authenticity. That’s where the magic happens, and it keeps me curious and motivated to push boundaries. I’ve also shared some thoughts on creativity and psychology in advertising through blogs like Ninja Marketing and Adchologist.

At the end of the day, I’m all about creating work that resonates and inspires, and I’m always up for the next challenge to keep growing and learning.

Positions

Global Senior Art Director
Hamburg, Germany
2021 - Present (4 years)
Part of the Porsche team, creating and developing global campaigns for new model launches and leading gaming projects. Also collaborated clients VW, Heinz and Deutsche Telekom.
Independent Creative Director
Freelance
Brazil
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Developed and coordinated projects for clients like YouTube Brazil, Forbes and Kaufland.
Creative Director
Madrid, Spain
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Led Coca-Cola Spain and International accounts, managed digital campaigns, and directed ongoing social strategies. Oversaw projects for Santander Bank, Opel, and new business ventures.
Global Senior Art Director
Düsseldorf, Germany
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Conceptualized and executed global campaigns for Henkel brands across 22 markets, focusing primarily on detergents. Also involved in creative projects for IKEA and VW.

Other professional activities

PHNX 2025

Awards Jury Member

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