Dentsu Creative has announced the appointment of John Mescall as global chief creative partner. 

Based in New York, he will partner with Yasu Sasaki, dentsu’s global chief creative officer, to align and elevate creative standards across markets. Together with creative leaders in markets, Mescall will spearhead initiatives focused on prioritising creative excellence and craft, with a focus on building a thriving global creative community, and expanding opportunities for talent development across the network. 

Mescall moves from Something Wicked This Way Comes where he served in the creative capacity.

Previously, he served a stint of over 12 years at McCann Worldgroup in various roles, including global executive creative director, president of the global creative council, and chief creative officer of McCann Melbourne.

In a career spanning over three decades, he has also worked with JWT Melbourne, Smart and The Network, among other organisations.

Mescall said, “What drew me to Dentsu Creative is its deep belief in the power of creativity to drive meaningful impact across the board. It’s rare to find a global organisation so aligned in purpose, yet so attuned to the unique strengths of its local teams. I’m excited to be a part of a creative culture full of talented, passionate people, that values excellence, fosters innovation, and puts humanity at the centre of everything we do.” 

Abbey Klaassen, global president, Dentsu Creative, said, “John’s creative legacy speaks for itself, but what excites us most is his ability to unite teams around a shared vision. He knows how to translate big ideas across markets, unlocking the strongest creative thinking from each region. As a champion of evolution and transformation — not just in the work, but in how we work — John will play a pivotal role in driving creative alignment, elevating our craft, and delivering work that’s both culturally resonant and strategically unified, as we continue to scale our creative impact.” 
 
Yasu Sasaki, global chief creative officer, dentsu, added, “Transformative Creativity is the driving force that connects our network’s capabilities to create meaningful impact for people, businesses, and society, and John’s commitment to creativity is a reflection of that. As Global Chief Creative Partner, John will collaborate closely with our Chief Creative Officers in markets, serving as a trusted advisor to elevate their strategies, while also uniting and inspiring our global creative community, ensuring alignment on purpose, amplifying creative excellence, and unlocking the full potential of our talent.”