Born, raised, and based in Beirut, Joe’s roots and upbringing have significantly influenced his dynamic approach to leading and shaping a substantial portion of the agency’s creative operations in the Levant, the GCC, and Africa.

His creative leadership is characterized by an adept management of fully integrated multilingual campaigns that resonate with audiences across the MENA region.

With more than two decades of experience at BBDO, Joe has amassed a trove of accolades across diverse categories in major festivals. Notably, three Grand Prix at the prestigious Cannes Lions in the last four years, a testament to his consistent delivery of groundbreaking work. He has also played an instrumental role in helping IMPACT BBDO consistently earn the title of “Agency of the Year” at prominent regional and global award shows, underscoring the agency’s unparalleled creative excellence.

These recognitions have also earned him the coveted title of the #1 Executive Creative Director in the MENA region according to the One Show 2023 Global Rankings. Furthermore, on a global scale, Joe holds the impressive #14 position in the Drum World Creative Rankings for the year 2023, an appreciation of his influence and contributions to the international creative community.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-abou-khaled/
Instagram: @bucaccio