2026 Virtual Coaches
Dennis May
Chief Creative Officer DACH
Publicis Groupe Germany
Duesseldorf
Dennis started his career in account management before moving into copywriting. After working at Jung von Matt, he joined DDB in 2006 and became Chief Creative Officer for all German DDB agencies in 2017, earning titles such as, “Agency of the Year” (2018) and “Agency Person of the Year” (2019).
Since 2021, Dennis has been Chief Creative Officer of Publicis Groupe DACH, overseeing creative work in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2025, he expanded his role to Chief Creative Officer, Leo EMEA and Head of Creative for Publicis Groupe EMEA, leading creative excellence across the region.
He drives creative vision for global and regional clients, focusing on holistic brand experiences and award-winning work that delivers real business impact. Outside of the office, you’ll likely find him at a live concert somewhere in Europe.
Since 2021, Dennis has been Chief Creative Officer of Publicis Groupe DACH, overseeing creative work in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2025, he expanded his role to Chief Creative Officer, Leo EMEA and Head of Creative for Publicis Groupe EMEA, leading creative excellence across the region.
He drives creative vision for global and regional clients, focusing on holistic brand experiences and award-winning work that delivers real business impact. Outside of the office, you’ll likely find him at a live concert somewhere in Europe.