Chief Creative Officer of Havas Worldwide Switzerland, Switzerland

If life is like a box of chocolates, I kind of went for the extra-large variety pack. Studied psychology, loved it, didn’t see a professional future in it. Still grateful to have done it. Really helps. Spent five years working as a flight attendant, back in the days when it was a great way to see the world. Never thought this could be a valuable professional experience, but it sure is. Worked as a music journalist and DJ. Sounds great, but doesn’t help to pay the bills. Ended up in advertising. Somehow managed to remain a sane and friendly person. Worked and lived in Germany (born there), USA, Turkey, Switzerland (now). Tried out a few network agencies. Ogilvy, Burnett, Saatchi, Publicis, McCann. Happily elevating creativity as CCO at Havas Switzerland. Speaker, juror, teacher, student. Proud alumnus of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. Love to hear the sound of a needle slipping into the groove. Kind of what I’m trying to do with my life every day.