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Ruben Mercadal

Co-head Of Production at Droga5

Ruben Mercadal has extensive experience in the advertising industry, having worked for several renowned agencies and production companies. Ruben began their career as a Production Runner at 'Stella Does Tricks' - Feature Film in 1996. Ruben then worked as a Production Runner at Rushes, Patricia Murphy Films, and Godman. In 2000, they joined Saatchi & Saatchi as a Broadcast Producer, where they were promoted to Producer in 2001. Ruben gained valuable experience in production and completed the IPA Production Knowledge Course. In 2004, Mercadal joined Publicis London as a Senior Broadcast Producer, overseeing the delivery of multiple campaigns for various clients worldwide. Ruben then moved to BBH London in 2007, working as a Bartle Bogle Hegarty Partner / Executive Producer. In this role, they were involved in the production of 360 campaigns for clients such as Audi, Barclays, and Unilever. In 2014, they joined Ogilvy New York as a Partner. Finally, they joined Droga5 in 2016, starting as an Executive Producer and working their way up to Co-Head of Production. Throughout their career, Mercadal has developed strong leadership skills and established executive-level relationships, both internally and externally. Ruben has implemented best production protocols and practices and has managed budgets ranging from £10,000 to £2,500,000.

Ruben Mercadal's education history can be summarized as follows:

In the spring and summer of 2019, Ruben attended the NYU School of Professional Studies, where they pursued studies in an undisclosed field.

Prior to their time at NYU, Ruben's education included a four-year program at the University of Glasgow, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree with Honours in Film and Television Studies.

Additionally, Ruben has not specified the duration or completion of their education at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, where they pursued studies in IPA Production.

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