Mihai Coliban
Creative Director with BBDO Moscow since 14th August 2007, after exactly 10 years of advertising in Romania. Started as art director for several local agencies, then 1 year for Leo Burnett, 4 years for D'Arcy and 2,5 years in Lowe Romania. Creative director since 2001, but still an art director and idea generator, worked for some of the biggest brands in the world, creating both local and regional campaigns.
Creative recognition - Epica Awards, New York Festivals, Cresta Awards, Golden Drum Festival, Golden Hammer Festival, Kiev Advertising Festival - International; Ad'Or, AdPrint, Effie - Romania; Art Directors Club of Russia Awards, Moscow International Festival Red Apple, Idea Festival Novosibirsk - Russia.
International jury experience - member of the Grand Jury in Golden Drum Advertising Festival - Portoroz, Slovenia in 2006, Adrenalinas - Vilnius, Lithuania in 2009, Golden Hammer - Riga, Latvia in 2009.
Born on the 4th of November 1969, Bucharest, Romania. Went to advertising after 12 years of regular education, 9 months of military service, 7 years of Architecture & Design and 1 year for a Master Degree in Urbanism.
Huge basketball fan, occasional director and self taught drummer, a surprisingly trendy habit among creative directors lately.
