Alex Sabour

Award-winning creative director, filmmaker, and renowned ad-man, Alex Sabour, boasts a remarkable track record of over 100 awards, honors, and nominations from 20+ global award programs. He is the founder and former CEO of GORILLA AGENCY, having transitioned to his current role as a Senior Creative Strategist at Valtech, a prominent global digital transformation agency.

With a passion for crafting bold and impactful campaigns that convey complex messages, Alex aims to evoke emotional responses and incite action among consumers. His focus lies in creating campaigns that trigger 'ah-ha' moments and deep reflections, all while fostering a profound emotional connection that drives people to act. He excels in storytelling, drawing on a strong copywriting background to weave compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.

An advocate for the transformative power of creativity, Alex is dedicated to bridging the gap between profit-driven initiatives and meaningful societal impact. His overarching professional goal is to leverage creativity as a catalyst for positive change, transcending traditional boundaries to inspire innovation and social progress.

Beyond his advertising endeavors, Alex actively seeks collaboration with individuals and organizations committed to making a difference in the world. He has a particular interest in causes related to premature children, civil rights, equality, and addiction, demonstrating a multifaceted commitment to addressing pressing social issues with creativity and compassion.

As an accomplished public speaker, Alex Sabour's TED talk 'The Best Worst Thing that Ever Happened to Me' offers a glimpse into his inspiring journey and thought-provoking insights. His educational background includes studies in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at KAOSPILOT and Advanced Social Media Strategy at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University.

Throughout his career, Alex has held various key positions such as Senior Creative Strategist at Valtech, Member Of The Board Of Advisors at Iternum Digital, Creative Director at Gorilla Agency Denmark, Head Of Digital at FBI Aps, Creative Lead at citrusmedia, and Creative at woumedia, showcasing his versatility and expertise across different organizational roles and responsibilities.