Debbi Vandeven

Debbi Vandeven is the Global Chief Creative Officer at VMLY&R, a leading brand experience agency with a global footprint, serving clients like Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Dell, Ford, Intel, Sam's Club, and Wendy's.

She orchestrated successful mergers that propelled VMLY&R to become one of the top global agencies, overseeing a workforce of 13,000 employees across 100+ offices worldwide.

Debbi's strategic focus on creativity, technology, and culture has earned VMLY&R numerous accolades, including being recognized by Ad Age, Adweek, and Business Insider for her exceptional creative leadership.

Under her guidance, VMLY&R has garnered prestigious awards at renowned international shows like Cannes Lions, ADC Awards, Clio Awards, Effie Awards, One Show, and Webby Awards.

Debbi Vandeven's expertise extends to presiding over esteemed international juries and participating in key industry events to champion women in creative leadership and advance diversity initiatives.

With a background in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and Marketing, Debbi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role, making her a prominent figure in the advertising and creative industry.