Dentsu Creative Canada Hires Duo Mike Albrecht and Ryan Speziale

Left to right: Mike Albrecht and Ryan Speziale, group creative directors at Dentsu Creative Canada

Dentsu Creative Canada has announced the appointment of Mike Albrecht and Ryan Speziale as group creative directors, bringing one of Canada’s most awarded creative partnerships to the agency’s national team. The duo have worked together since 2015, earning a reputation for bold, culturally resonant ideas that deliver measurable impact for brands.

Mike Albrecht has led award-winning creative for brands including Adidas, McDonald’s, Skittles, Dove, Canadian Olympic Committee, Volkswagen, Mazda, OLG, EQ Bank, HSBC Bank, American Express, Molson Coors, PepsiCo, Heart & Stroke Foundation and more. His work has been featured by Bloomberg, Reuters, CBC, The Globe & Mail, AdWeek and Communication Arts, and recognised at Cannes Lions, The One Show, Clio Awards, Webby Awards, IOC Olympic Golden Rings Awards, ADCC Awards and CMA Awards. Highlights include the multi-award-winning 'Chatham Plays On' campaign for OLG and EQ Bank’s 'Second Chance.'

Ryan Speziale also brings nearly two decades of experience creating breakthrough campaigns for some of Canada’s most recognized brands, including Nissan, McDonald’s, Skittles, Adidas, Mazda, Volkswagen, OLG, Endy, iÖGO, President’s Choice and the Canadian Olympic Committee. His work has been featured by Reuters, Mashable, Huffington Post, CBC News, CTV News, National Post, BlogTO, Narcity, Adweek, AdAge and Muse by Clio, and has earned honours at Cannes Lions, ADC Awards, The One Show, Clio Awards, Webby Awards, IOC Olympic Golden Rings Awards, ADCC Awards, CMA Awards, Marketing Awards and The Atomic Awards.

“Mike and Ryan are a creative force,” said Ari Elkouby, chief creative officer of Dentsu Creative Canada. “Their collaborative approach and track record of breakthrough work make them an ideal addition to Dentsu Creative as we continue to raise the bar for our clients.”