Adam Hessel is a globally renowned and innovative creative leader who has made a significant impact on the healthcare sector's creative landscape. His reputation is built on a track record of consistently surpassing client expectations while remaining steadfast in upholding brand objectives and strategic vision. With a keen ability to elevate the capabilities of his teams, Adam is known for his rapid assessment of what it takes to achieve excellence. His unyielding drive has solidified his position as a transformative leader, propelling agencies to unprecedented levels of creativity and placing them prominently on the industry map.
Currently serving as the Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy Health North America, Adam holds a pivotal role in overseeing all creative endeavors, including AOR, PR, Med Comms, and Payer. He is an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team, Ogilvy's Worldwide Creative Council, and Ogilvy's Health Global Creative Community. Prior to his tenure at Ogilvy Health, Adam distinguished himself as the Chief Creative Officer at Harrison & Star, where he spearheaded the agency's transformation from a science-focused entity into a dynamic creative healthcare agency. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with influential figures in the advertising world, contributing his expertise to agencies such as GSW, Deutsch, SpikeDDB, TBWA Chiat Day, The Kaplan Thaler Group, and Publicis.
Adam's creative work has earned him a multitude of prestigious awards within the industry, including Cannes Lions, The One Show, Clio Awards, D&AD, New York Festivals, Andy's, LIA's, and The Creative Floor. Notably, he holds the esteemed #1 ranking by Lürzer's Archive.
A committed leader, Adam consistently challenges the boundaries of creativity, shatters barriers, and conceives larger-than-life ideas. His passion, diligence, and unwavering pursuit of excellence set him apart. Adam firmly believes that creativity knows no bounds and welcomes every challenge that comes his way. If you seek a confident and visionary leader to help you push the limits of creativity, Adam is the ideal collaborator.