Jarek Ziebinski inducted into the inaugural Golden Drum New European Hall of Fame

Jarek Ziebinski, president of Leo Burnett & Arc Asia Pacific has been inducted into the inaugural Golden Drum New European Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding personal contribution to creative advertising in New Europe.

A 23 year veteran of the advertising and marketing industry, Ziebinski was the Chairman and CEO of Leo Burnett Central and Eastern Europe for close to a decade before relocating to Singapore in 2009 to take up the post as president of Leo Burnett & Arc Asia Pacific. During his tenure in Europe, Ziebinski expanded the geographical footprint of the agency from 11 to 16 countries, employing a total of 1,400 employees. Under his leadership, Leo Burnett agencies in CEE were named Agency of the Year 42 times in their respective countries, garnering a total of 13 Cannes Lions and 1,451 creative awards.

Mark Tutssel, Leo Burnett Worldwide Chief Creative Officer said, “Jarek is a person who lives for creativity. His leadership skills and business acumen are second to none. This is a fitting tribute to a man who has spent his life being a champion of creativity in this region (Central and Eastern Europe).”

The Golden Drum International Advertising Festival is in it’s 17th year and is the leading advertising event in New Europe.