Rafael Rizuto

Rizuto joined Dentsu with 20 years of experience as a creative leader across markets around the world. He began his career in his native Brazil, later moving to the Middle East where he worked at both Ogilvy and Leo Burnett in Dubai. He returned home to work at Ogilvy Brasil before moving to the U.S., making stops at Pereira O’Dell in San Francisco and then 180 L.A. before opening his own small agency, T.B.D.

Then, in 2020, Publicis agency BBH hired Rizuto on as chief creative officer. He went on to help lead the agency through a resurgence of creative and business growth. He was part of a leadership team that led the agency to a Standout spot on Ad Age’s A-List this year, with double-digit revenue growth and a client account roster that jumped from two to 11 in 2021.