Francesco Negri is an award-winning Senior Art Director based in Dubai, originally from Milan, Italy. He began his career in 2018 in Milan, working at top-tier agencies like H-57 and M&C Saatchi Milan. After four years in Italy, he moved to FP7 McCann Dubai.
Throughout his career, Fran has worked on global clients such as Mastercard, BMW, Nestlé, Vodafone, and Heinz. In 2023, he won three Cannes Lions (one silver and two bronzes), contributing to the success of the most awarded agency in the MENA region. His work has also earned recognition at Webbys, Clio, New York Festivals, Dubai Lynx, and Young Lions. He was ranked among the Loeries Top 10 Art Directors in MENA and Africa and featured in The Drum’s Top 200 Most Awarded Art Directors worldwide.
In 2024, Fran secured a Cannes Platinum shortlist and a bronze, along with additional international awards, including a Wooden Pencil at D&AD.
Awards
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The Heinzjack
Silver_Outdoor_Live Advertising and Events
Bronze_Outdoor_Ambient Outdoor
Bronze_Brand Experience and Activation_Guerrilla Marketing & Stunts
Shortlist x4
Selfless Shelves
Titanium_Shortlist
Bronze_Creative Commerce_Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility
Shortlist x4
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The Heinzjack
Silver_Outdoor
Shortlist x1
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Selfless Shelves
Wood pencil_Commerce
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The Heinzjack
Grand Prix_Outdoor_Live Advertising & Events
Gold_Brand Experience and Activation_Guerrilla Marketing & Stunts
Gold_Entertainment_Talent: Live Experience
Bronze_Outdoor_Ambient Outdoor
Bronze_Direct_Use of Ambient Media: Large Scale
Bronze_Creative Strategy_Breakthrough on a Budget
Shortlist x3
The Out Of This World Cup
Bronze_Brand Experience & Activation_Challenger Brand
Shortlist x2
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The Heinzjack
Silver_Sports_Best Use
Shortlist x2
Selfless Shelves
Shortlist x1
The Out Of This World Cup
Silver_PR
Shortlist x1
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Gold_Young Lions UAE 2025
The drum top 200 Art Directors 2023
Loeries Top 10 Art Directors Mena 2023