Alexis Benbehe & Pierre Mathonat have been appointed as executive creative directors at Publicis Conseil. They have built their careers together ever since they met in 2007 at the school, Olivier de Serres. They finessed their abilities at la Chose, Publicis, Marcel and Mother London before joining DDB Paris in 2011 as art directors and were promoted to creative directors in 2017.

Standout work by the pair include campaigns for BMW/Mini France (Mini Maps), Honda Moto (le Centaure), Ubisoft (A world with no heroes), Hennessy, Cupra, L’Occitane, Audi, Mondelez, Sushi shop, Greenpeace, Mc Donald’s…

They won the 14th edition of Prix Stratégies des jeunes créatifs in 2012, and in 10 years have accumulated over 130 international awards, including 2 Grands Prix from Eurobest and 18 Cannes Lions.

In their new positions at Publicis Conseil, Alexis and Pierre will report to Marco Venturelli, chief executive officer and chief creative officer, Publicis Conseil.

Marco Venturelli commented, “ Alexis and Pierre’s talents are indisputable. I am very pleased that they are joining us during a pivotable moment of our creative transformation in the agency. We share a common vision as well as their boldness and sense of community that fits perfectly with the core of the agency.”

“The revival of Publicis Conseil over the past two years is as spectacular as ambitious. Publicis conseil is so much more than just an advertising agency. It is the symbol of the advertising industry in France. The chapters that have been written within its walls have determined the history of our profession. We are determined to write the next ones with Marco and the rest of the team at Publicis,”  added Alexis Benbehe & Pierre Mathonat.

[Cover image l-r: Pierre Mathonat & Alexis Benbehe]