DUBAI LYNX NAMES CHAFIC HADDAD AS THE 2025 ADVERTISING PERSON OF THE YEAR
Dubai Lynx, has announced Chafic Haddad, Chief Creative Officer, VML MENA, as its 2025 Advertising Person of the Year.
Dubai Lynx, MENA’s leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced Chafic Haddad, Chief Creative Officer, VML MENA, as its 2025 Advertising Person of the Year. One of the most prestigious Awards at Dubai Lynx, it celebrates an individual who has made a significant contribution to MENA's advertising industry in the past year.
Speaking about the Award, Philip Thomas, Chairman, Dubai Lynx, commented: “Chafic Haddad’s impact on the advertising industry in MENA has been nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to drive creative innovation and effectiveness has not only elevated brands but also set new benchmarks for the industry. We are delighted to recognise his outstanding achievements and lasting influence with this accolade.”
To date, Chafic remains one of the most awarded creatives in the MENA region. He was appointed Chief Creative Officer for VML MENA in January 2024, responsible for the agency’s overall creative vision and reputation. Prior to that, he served as Chief Creative Officer of Wunderman Thompson MENA, working with some of the world’s biggest brands.
Chafic’s move to JWT Dubai in 2004 as Executive Creative Director turned the Dubai office into one of the region’s most awarded agencies for six consecutive years, winning over 300 trophies at global and regional award shows such as Cannes Lions, Clio, D&AD, Dubai Lynx, Effies, LIA, NYF and One Show.
In 2010, Chafic went on to spearhead a major transformation at JWT Riyadh, leading a series of groundbreaking campaigns that helped JWT and VML KSA become the most awarded and effective agency in Saudi Arabia. In 2023, he played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Cannes Lions Grand Prix win. His many other notable accolades include JWT winning Agency of the Year in 2008 and being a key player in JWT MENA winning Network of the Year wins in 2010 and 2016 at Dubai Lynx.
The presentation of the 2025 Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award will take place during the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony at the Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday 9 April. For further information on the Awards Ceremony, please visit www.dubailynx.com.
