André Hansen

André Hansen has over 19 years of experience in the advertising and creative industry. André currently holds the position of VP Creative Director EMEA at Vertic, where they specialize in developing impactful multichannel customer engagement journeys in the life sciences industry. André is responsible for driving new business and creating breakthrough visual concepts aligned with client's marketing and brand plans. Prior to Vertic, André served as a Creative Director at Anthill Agency from February 2018 to July 2021. Before that, they worked as a Creative Director at Ogilvy Healthworld, specializing in pharmaceutical advertising to both consumer and healthcare professionals. André's experience includes working with notable brands and clients such as Coca-Cola South Africa, Merck, Pfizer, Nestlé, GSK, Abbott, Abbvie, and Roche. André also had the privilege of being part of the Grand Jury of the Global Health Advertising Awards for five years. Earlier in their career, André worked as a Senior Art Director at Timesquare Advertising and as a Digital Designer at Eliance Media. André started their career as a Web and Print Designer at Dezinamite Visual Solutions.

André Hansen earned a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, General from Tshwane University of Technology. André attended the university from 1995 to 1998.