Gabriel Schmitt

Gabriel Schmitt

Global Chief Creative Officer at Grey
New York, United States

About me

Gabriel Schmitt is the visionary behind some of marketing’s most beloved and purposeful campaigns. Under his leadership, “The Whopper Detour” became Burger King’s most successful promotion to date, earning three Grand Prix at the 2019 Cannes Lions, including the prestigious Titanium honor.

A Brazilian-born creative and the second most awarded creative director according to the Cannes Lions Global Creativity Report, Gabriel has crafted disruptive, award-winning work for brands such as Valspar and Contours Baby Stroller. His campaigns have garnered nearly every prestigious industry accolade and have been featured by major outlets like The New York Times, CNN, and Fast Company.

At FCB, Gabriel is transforming brand-building efforts for GSK while pursuing an Executive MBA at the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. Prior to joining FCB, he managed the BMW account at KBS.

Positions

Chief Creative Officer
New York, United States
2016 - 2023 (7 years)
Chief Creative Officer Jan 2020 - Jun 2023
Executive Creative Director Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 yrJan 2019 to Dec 2019 · 1 yr
Group Creative Director Jun 2016 - Dec 2019
Creative Director
KBS (kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners)
United States
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Copywriter
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2008 - 2012 (4 years)
Global Chief Creative Officer
London, United Kingdom
Global Chief Creative Officer
New York, United States

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