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Andres Ordonez

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Andres Ordonez is one of the advertising industry's most prominent creative executives, appointed Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann in 2025 after a celebrated tenure as Global CCO at FCB. Known for his ability to blend cultural insight with bold creative strategy, Ordonez has led campaigns that have earned recognition at the world's most prestigious advertising festivals, including Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, and the One Show. His work is characterized by a deep commitment to human truth and storytelling that transcends markets and languages. Prior to joining McCann, Ordonez served as Global CCO at FCB, where he elevated the network's creative reputation across its global offices and helped produce some of the most talked-about work in the industry. Before his global role at FCB, he held senior creative leadership positions including Chief Creative Officer at FCB Chicago, where he oversaw landmark campaigns for major brands. His Colombian roots and multicultural perspective have informed a creative philosophy that prizes authenticity and emotional resonance. Ordonez is widely regarded as a creative operator who builds strong agency cultures and mentors the next generation of creative talent. His career spans more than two decades in advertising, with experience across brand strategy, integrated campaigns, and global creative leadership. His appointment to McCann's top creative role signals the network's ambition to compete aggressively for top-tier creative accolades and client relationships.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
Global Chief Creative Officer
Company
McCann
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
2
Years in industry
22 years

Bio

Andres Ordonez is one of the advertising industry's most prominent creative executives, appointed Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann in 2025 after a celebrated tenure as Global CCO at FCB. Known for his ability to blend cultural insight with bold creative strategy, Ordonez has led campaigns that have earned recognition at the world's most prestigious advertising festivals, including Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, and the One Show. His work is characterized by a deep commitment to human truth and storytelling that transcends markets and languages. Prior to joining McCann, Ordonez served as Global CCO at FCB, where he elevated the network's creative reputation across its global offices and helped produce some of the most talked-about work in the industry. Before his global role at FCB, he held senior creative leadership positions including Chief Creative Officer at FCB Chicago, where he oversaw landmark campaigns for major brands. His Colombian roots and multicultural perspective have informed a creative philosophy that prizes authenticity and emotional resonance. Ordonez is widely regarded as a creative operator who builds strong agency cultures and mentors the next generation of creative talent. His career spans more than two decades in advertising, with experience across brand strategy, integrated campaigns, and global creative leadership. His appointment to McCann's top creative role signals the network's ambition to compete aggressively for top-tier creative accolades and client relationships.

Career

  • Global Chief Creative Officer

    FCB · 2021-2024

  • Chief Creative Officer

    FCB Chicago · 2017-2021

  • Executive Creative Director

    FCB Chicago · 2014-2017

Expertise & education

Expertise

Integrated Creative StrategyGlobal Brand CampaignsCreative LeadershipCultural MarketingBrand StorytellingAgency Network ManagementAward-Winning Creative ProductionMulticultural Advertising

Education

  • Advertising/Communications, Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Bogotá, Colombia

Speaking topics

Global creative leadershipCultural authenticity in advertisingBuilding creative agency culturesThe future of brand storytellingMulticultural and inclusive creative strategy

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann in 2025
  • Served as Global CCO of FCB, overseeing creative output across the global network
  • Led FCB Chicago to multiple Cannes Lions wins and elevated the office's global creative standing
  • Oversaw some of FCB's most recognized integrated campaigns during his global tenure

Awards

Cannes Lions (multiple, across FCB tenure)Clio Awards (multiple)One Show (multiple)D&AD recognition
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