Marie Julie Gerbauld has been redefining what creative leadership means in Brazil. She is the only female CCO among the country’s top agencies, standing out not only for her vision, but for her ability to drive both creative excellence and business growth.

Since joining DAVID in late 2023, following a successful tenure at AKQA, Marie has led a period of accelerated momentum for the agency. Under her leadership, DAVID São Paulo has strengthened its position with major global clients, becoming Agency of Record for brands including Dove, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Outback Steakhouse.

She led one of the most awarded Brazilian campaigns in recent years, Shot on Faber-Castell, which earned dozens of industry accolades and widespread recognition. Beyond awards, Marie Julie has reinforced a focus on culturally relevant work that delivers tangible impact for brands.

Her leadership has also been recognized by the global industry. Most recently, she was honored at the Adweek Agencies Vanguard Awards (2026) and Campaign US Inspiring Women (2026), and previously named to Adweek’s Creative 100 (2025) and Ad Age’s Creative to Watch (2025), underlining her influence as one of the most important creative voices of her generation.