Martin Schlumpf is an Executive Creative Director at Joe Public South Africa. He maintains that advertisers not only have the power to build brands but can also drive progress and ultimately change the world through creativity. Martin believes that we can move and inspire people on a very personal level if we do so in an honest and authentic way. He values work that celebrates who we are as human beings, work that encourages the breakdown of stereotypes and challenges racial, cultural and gender biases.

With over 20 years’ experience in advertising he has been involved across all disciplines including film, print, activations, direct, design, digital, radio and mobile. He has helped build big established brands and has been part of launching new and exciting ones. Martin has worked across all industries from banking to fried chicken and has led numerous 360-degree campaigns from start to finish.

He has consistently been ranked in the top ECDs / CDs for Africa & Middle East at the Loeries Awards. He has won multiple awards both locally and internationally, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, LIA, Clios, and Effie’s.