Neil Heymann has been chosen to move into the expanded role of the global chief creative officer of Accenture Song and Droga5 as Pelle Sjoenell leaves the agency. Heymann will oversee creative vision, direction, and execution across Song’s global portfolio, including Droga5, strengthening collaboration across agencies, disciplines, and markets.

The appointment reinforces Accenture Song and Droga5’s commitment to “creative excellence at scale — bringing together world-class agency craft, advanced technology, and data-driven innovation under a single, cohesive creative vision,” the agency stated.

Heymann has spent much of his 25-year career career at Droga5 and brings to the role a genuine connection to its culture, people, and creative ambition. He joined in 2009 as digital associate creative director and left nearly twelve years later as global chief creative officer to become founding parter at Le Truc. He then joined Accenture Song four years ago. He has led award-winning campaigns for brands including Burger King, Mailchimp, and Microsoft. His work has earned multiple Cannes Grand Prix and Titanium Lions, and he is recognised for fostering collaboration and creative innovation.

Sjoenell leaves a legacy of growth behind him. Under his creative leadership, the agency sharpened its creative foundation, built momentum across markets, and earned honours for Xbox and Facebook work.

Heymann commented, “Over the past few years at Song, a big part of my job has been reminding people that creativity isn’t optional, it’s how businesses move forward. That’s meant rethinking what creative leadership looks like in a world with infinite channels, constant change, and not nearly enough time. The answer, more often than not, is curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to work with people who don’t come from traditional agency backgrounds.

“I was lucky to build those instincts over many years at Droga5. Knowing when to flex, when to listen, and when to lead has become essential. The job now feels a bit more like improv: smart people, real problems, no script. It’s at its best when teams collide, ideas cross-pollinate, and we’re comfortable figuring things out in real time. It’s not for everyone, but for creatives who are tech-fluent, business-minded, and naturally collaborative, there’s never been more opportunity to have real influence. That adaptability is baked into Droga5’s DNA, and I’m excited to keep bringing these worlds together and seeing what happens next.”