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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

  • 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

  • The Heinzjack

    • Silver_Outdoor

    • Shortlist x1

  • Selfless Shelves

    • Wood pencil_Commerce

  • 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

  • The Heinzjack

    • Silver_Sports_Best Use

    • Shortlist x2

    Selfless Shelves

    • Shortlist x1

    The Out Of This World Cup

    • Silver_PR

    • Shortlist x1

  • Gold_Young Lions UAE 2025

    The drum top 200 Art Directors 2023

    Loeries Top 10 Art Directors Mena 2023

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