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David Droga

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David Droga is one of the most celebrated and influential figures in the global advertising and marketing industry, best known as the founder of Droga5, the independent creative agency he built into one of the world's most awarded and respected shops. His work consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling, culture, and brand-building, earning him a reputation as a creative visionary who understood how to connect brands with people in meaningful, often provocative ways. In 2021, Accenture acquired Droga5, and Droga took on the role of CEO of Accenture Song — Accenture's massive creative and marketing services division — where he worked to integrate creativity with technology and data at enterprise scale. After stepping down as CEO of Accenture Song in September 2025, Droga transitioned to the role of Vice Chair at Accenture, a position that reflects both his stature in the industry and his continued strategic importance to the firm. His career spans decades and continents, including senior creative roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and as Chief Creative Officer of the Asia-Pacific region, before founding Droga5 in New York in 2006. Under his leadership, Droga5 produced landmark campaigns for clients including Under Armour, The New York Times, and Google, winning virtually every major industry award. Droga's influence extends well beyond traditional advertising into the broader AdTech and marketing ecosystem, where he has championed the idea that creativity must sit at the center of any technology-driven marketing transformation. His move into Accenture represented a landmark moment for the industry — signaling that creative talent and consulting-scale technology could and should converge. As Vice Chair, he continues to shape Accenture's vision for the future of marketing, creativity, and brand experience.

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Vice Chair
Company
Accenture
Based
New York, New York, United States
Boards
1
Years in industry
35 years

Bio

David Droga is one of the most celebrated and influential figures in the global advertising and marketing industry, best known as the founder of Droga5, the independent creative agency he built into one of the world's most awarded and respected shops. His work consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling, culture, and brand-building, earning him a reputation as a creative visionary who understood how to connect brands with people in meaningful, often provocative ways. In 2021, Accenture acquired Droga5, and Droga took on the role of CEO of Accenture Song — Accenture's massive creative and marketing services division — where he worked to integrate creativity with technology and data at enterprise scale. After stepping down as CEO of Accenture Song in September 2025, Droga transitioned to the role of Vice Chair at Accenture, a position that reflects both his stature in the industry and his continued strategic importance to the firm. His career spans decades and continents, including senior creative roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and as Chief Creative Officer of the Asia-Pacific region, before founding Droga5 in New York in 2006. Under his leadership, Droga5 produced landmark campaigns for clients including Under Armour, The New York Times, and Google, winning virtually every major industry award. Droga's influence extends well beyond traditional advertising into the broader AdTech and marketing ecosystem, where he has championed the idea that creativity must sit at the center of any technology-driven marketing transformation. His move into Accenture represented a landmark moment for the industry — signaling that creative talent and consulting-scale technology could and should converge. As Vice Chair, he continues to shape Accenture's vision for the future of marketing, creativity, and brand experience.

Career

  • CEO

    Accenture Song · 2021-2025

  • Founder & Creative Chairman

    Droga5 · 2006-2021

  • Chief Creative Officer, Asia-Pacific

    Saatchi & Saatchi · 2000-2003

  • Executive Creative Director

    Publicis · 2003-2006

Board memberships

Accenture (Vice Chair)

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand StrategyCreative MarketingMarketing TransformationAgency LeadershipTechnology-Driven CreativityIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsEnterprise Marketing ServicesCultural Storytelling

Education

  • Studied at various institutions; formal higher education details not widely publicized

Speaking topics

The future of creativity in a technology-driven worldBuilding iconic brands through storytellingThe convergence of creativity and consultingLeadership and agency cultureMarketing transformation at scale

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded Droga5 in 2006, growing it into one of the world's most awarded independent creative agencies
  • Led Accenture Song as CEO following Accenture's acquisition of Droga5 in 2021
  • Appointed Vice Chair of Accenture in 2025 after stepping down as Accenture Song CEO
  • Inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Advertising Hall of Fame
  • Produced landmark campaigns for The New York Times, Under Armour, Google, and others
  • Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People

Awards

AAF Advertising Hall of Fame inducteeCannes Lions — multiple Grand Prix wins across careerD&AD Black Pencil recipientOne Show — multiple Best of Show honorsClio Awards — Hall of Fame inductee