Takashi Aoki

Takashi Aoki is a seasoned marketing and creative services professional with extensive experience in leading major agencies. Currently serving as the Representative Director and President of McCann Erickson Japan Inc. and Craft Worldwide Inc. at McCann Worldgroup Japan since October 2023, Takashi previously held the position of Managing Director at Media.Monks from July 2021 to September 2023. Notable achievements include serving as General Manager for Saatchi & Saatchi Tokyo and leading the launch of Publicis Emil under Publicis Groupe. With a strong background at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Takashi has demonstrated leadership in brand and innovation management and has worked with prestigious clients such as Shiseido, Nikon, and Mercedes-Benz. Takashi began the career as a Planner and Creative Director at Ray Corporation and has a degree from Keio University.