Adriano is a leader with a passion for for developing talents. The recipient of 43 Lions in Cannes (including a GP), and also of numerous awards in D&AD, OneShow, Clio Awards, El Ojo (including 3 GPs), Wave, CCSP, Effie Latam and Brazil, Adriano is known for inspiring creative teams to do outstanding creative work that drives clients growth.

Currently, Adriano oversees the McDonald's creative business on 25+ markets in the Publicis Groupe as a Global Executive Creative Director. Adriano also runs Leo Burnett Chicago's Sharpener Wall, an initiative to help leverage creative reputation across all brands.

Prior to Leo, Adriano ran the Creative Department at Grey Brazil, first as an Executive Creative Director, and later as a Chief Creative Officer. Under Adriano’s leadership, Grey has won more new business and creative awards than in its entire previous history. In 2019, Grey Brazil was the #2 agency in Latam.

Adriano served as a juror on some of the most important festivals, including Cannes Lions.