Fadi Yaish

Fadi Yaish

Founder and Creative Chairman at ‿ and us,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About me

Dubai's Media Week has referred to Fadi as the "dark horse" in the MENA region, attributing to him the rise in prominence of his agencies and the region itself. His success story began in 2008, when he became the first creative director from his region to be ranked in the top 10 worldwide. In 2015, he reached the third position, followed by the fourth in 2016 and the second in 2017. Today, Fadi is considered one of the top 10 advertising creatives globally.

Fadi embarked on his design, digital, and advertising journey two decades ago. Over the years, he has worked with both small independent agencies and large global networks in various cities including Amman, Riyadh, Dubai, London, Doha, Manama, NYC, and Toronto.

In 2013, Fadi joined Impact BBDO and within his first year, he steered the agency to the sixth position globally, clinching the top spot as the Agency & Network in MENA for the first time ever. In 2016, Impact BBDO Dubai was named the 'Dubai Lynx Agency of the Year' for the first time and repeated this achievement in 2017. The agency also won the Agency of the Year title at Cristal, Loeries, and MENA Digital within the region. Globally, Impact BBDO was named the 'Most Awarded Agency in MENA' at Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, and LIA, elevating the agency to the eighth spot worldwide.

With a career marked by numerous firsts for his clients and agencies, Fadi consistently raises the bar for innovation and creativity. His outstanding work has earned him over 700 industry awards across the globe, including D&AD, One Show, Cannes Lions, Clio, LIA, NYF, Dubai Lynx, Loeries, Cristal, Cresta, PIAF, and AdFest.

Fadi has chaired several prestigious shows, including D&AD, PAIF, Cresta, and AdFest, and has judged other notable events such as One Show, Cannes Lions, LIA, Clio, NYF, Spikes, and Loeries.

After two decades of success, Fadi decided to venture into uncharted territory. In 2018, he founded ‿ and us, a creative marketing agency that ushers in a new era of creative collaboration with clients and partners as the key to solving business problems.

Positions

Consultant EMEA Creative Council
Meta
United Arab Emirates
April 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
CEO and Chief Creative Officer
and us
United Arab Emirates
July 2018 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Clients:
Google
Coca-Cola
Deliveroo
Benefit — Bahrain's Electronic Network For Financial Transactions
OPPO
Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
July 2018 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Founder and Chief Creative Officer Jan 2023 - Present
We are an independent multi-disciplinary branding and design studio specializing in the design of everything. We help brands cut through the noise with design-based strategy, positioning and craft.
We are nothing. Our work is everything.
We are no one.
Regional Executive Creative Director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
March 2013 - June 2018 (5 years 3 months)
Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, Lays, Doritos / Galaxy, Jewels, Fluets, Snickers, Twix / Mercedes / VISA / J&J / Blackberry / SADIA (Brasil Food) / AXIOM

Pitches won:
KFC
Heinz
SunBite Pepsico
EMAAR
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Wrigley Gum
IMG Entertainment
CentrePoint
Dubai Holding
Dupai Properties
Mall of the World
4 Mobile
Emirates Network
Executive Creative Director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
February 2011 - October 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Coca-Cola/ Fanta/ MaterCard/ Sony/ L'Oreal/ Ford/ Nescafe/ McDonalds /Dubai Duty Free /Emirates NBD

Pitches won:
Coke & Meal Global
Coca-Cola Charters
Coca-Cola Crazy for good
Nivea 100 years
Bank of Muscat
Coffee-Mate
Damas
Creative Director
McCann FP7
May 2007 - February 2011 (3 years 9 months)
Qatar National Bank, Vodafone, Batelco, Ford, Qatar Gas, Bahrain F1, McDonalds, Bahrain Tourism, Pearl Qatar,

Pitches won:
Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunication Company)
Vodafone (Qatar)
Nescafe Red Mug - EMEA
Qatar Foundation
Qatar Career Fair
DohaLand
Heart of Doha
Bahrain Tourism
Qatar Gas
Art Director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
June 2004 - April 2007 (2 years 10 months)
Art Director
McCann FP7/RUH
June 2000 - May 2004 (3 years 11 months)
Danone, Ford, HSBC, Carrier, City Center Mall

Pitches won:
SABIC
Saco
Lazordi
Al Arabi Bank
UX Designer
SYNTAX Digital
February 1997 - May 2000 (3 years 3 months)
Art Director
Saatchi & Saatchi
December 1994 - January 1997 (2 years 1 month)
Art Director
TBWA
February 1994 - November 1994 (9 months)
Executive Creative Director
London, United Kingdom

Education

Computer Engineering & Computer Science

1992 - 1998 (6 years)

Trade Organizations

The One Club, New York

International Board of Directors
2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

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