More than just a pretty face…
At his first agency, Sandy had the good fortune of hearing eerie whispers from Mumbai’s biggest cemetery, right outside his window. Motivated by the fear of dying unknown, he furiously scribbled his way out of Madison DMB&B and into Ambience Publicis. Then an entry in the Cannes Young Lions competition took him to the Palais in 2001 where he finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
Now hungry for metal, he packed his bags and set off for Lowe Dubai in 2002, where his first international award was a One Show pencil (trip to NYC included). He returned to join TBWA\RAAD in 2006 where his work was then recognised by Cannes Lions, The One Show, Dubai Lynx, Effie MENA, ADC, Clios, Cresta, New York Festivals, Loeries and Communication Arts. After working for 15 years with some of the best talent in the business, he moved out to Memac Ogilvy for a short stint before joining the No.1 agency in the MENA region by far - Impact BBDO.
Beyond awards, the numerous pitches and presentations over the years have given him a solid understanding of what clients want. Even though the mediums are constantly changing, the goal remains to be interesting.
Today, the view from his window is the world’s tallest building. Finally, he’s left the damn voices behind.
quickersand@gmail.com I +971504259079
Journey
Impact BBDO, Dubai (August 2023 – present): Creative Director
Memac Ogilvy, Dubai (April 2022 – July 2023): Creative Director
TBWA\RAAD, Dubai (September 2006 – March 2022): Creative Director
Brandcom (formerly Lowe), Dubai (July 2002 – August 2006): Associate Creative Director
Ambience D’Arcy, Mumbai (February 2001 – June 2002): Copy Supervisor
MubarakHo.com (e-Greetings site), Mumbai (May 2000 - November 2000): Creative Head
Ambience D’Arcy, Mumbai (March 1998 - May 2000): Senior Copywriter
Madison DMB&B, Mumbai (January 1996 - February 1998): Copywriter
J.A.M. (Just Another Magazine) (June 1995 - October 1995): Founder Member, Writer
Contract Advertising (JWT), Mumbai (March 1995 - May 1995): Copy Trainee
Awards
New York Festivals 2022 - Gold for Last Words Insurance
Dubai Lynx 2021 - Gold for The Art Gap Identity (Design)
Dubai Lynx 2021 - Silver for The Art Gap Exhibition (Brand Experience & Activation)
Dubai Lynx 2021 - Bronze for The Art Gap Exhibition (Media)
Dubai Lynx 2021 - Bronze for The Book of Art Gap (Print & Publishing)
Luerzer’s Archive Vol. 2, 2020 - Cheat Codes Campaign
Cresta Awards 2020 - Gold for The Book of Art Gap
Cresta Awards 2020 - Silver for The Art Gap Exhibition
WARC MENA 2020 - Gold for The Art Gap Exhibition
Cannes Lions 2019 - Finalist for The Art Gap Exhibition (PR)
Cannes Lions 2019 - Finalist for The Book of Art Gap (Print)
Loerie Awards 2019 - Gold, Silver for The Book of Art Gap
Loerie Awards 2019 - Silver, Bronze x2 for The Art Gap Exhibition
Loerie Awards 2019 - Bronze for Cheat Codes Campaign
MEPRA Awards 2019 - Gold, Silver, Bronze for The Art Gap Exhibition
Dubai Lynx 2018 - Finalist for Connect Spam Campaign
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2017 - Finalist for Nissan Kicks The Epic Launch
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2016 - Silver for Nissan ICC Global Campaign
Loerie Awards 2016 - Finalist for Nissan Sponges Campaign
Dubai Lynx 2015 - Gold for Nissan Red Bandaid
Dubai Lynx 2015 - Bronze for Nissan Blue, Yellow Bandaid
Cannes Lions 2015 - Finalist for Nissan Bandaid Campaign
Loerie Awards 2015 - Bronze for Nissan Bandaid Campaign
One Show Automobile Advertising Awards 2015 - Finalist for Nissan Bandaid Campaign
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2015 - Gold for Infiniti KSA From Darkness to Light
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2015 - Silver for Nissan Juke Take A Stand
Dubai Lynx 2014 - Gold for Nissan Crash Text Dummies
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2014 - Gold for Nissan Patrol the Conqueror
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2014 - Silver for Nissan Tiida
MENA Cristal Awards 2014 - Gold for Nissan Crash Text Dummies
Global Cristal Festival Awards 2014 - Bronze for Nissan Accidental Text Drive
Global Cristal Festival Awards 2014 - Bronze for Nissan GT Academy 2
Dubai Lynx 2013 - Silver for Arabian Automobiles Tyre Wreaths
Dubai Lynx 2013 - Bronze x2 for Nissan Crash Text Dummies
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2013 - Silver for Nissan 370Z Within Your Reach
Global Cristal Festival Awards 2013 - Bronze for Nissan Crash Text Dummies
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2012 - Bronze for Nissan Juke Desert Nemesis
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2012 - Bronze for Nissan 370Z Speed Personified
MENA Cristal Awards 2012 - Gold for Nissan 370Z Speed Personified
Dubai Lynx 2011 - Bronze for Nissan 370Z Abu Dubai
Dubai Lynx 2011 - Bronze for Combat Devil and She-Devil
Dubai Lynx 2011 - Silver for Standard Chartered UAE Food Explorer
MENA Cristal 2011 - Gold for DAC Eat Off the Floor
MENA Cristal 2011 - Gold for Nissan This Terrain is a Joke
Dubai Lynx 2010 - Gold x2 for DAC Eat Off The Floor (Print & Outdoor)
Dubai Lynx 2010 - Bronze for Standard Chartered Some Water, Sir?
Communication Arts Advertising Annual 2010 - DAC Eat Off The Floor
Luerzer’s Archive Vol. 3, 2010 - DAC Eat Off The Floor
MENA Cristal Awards 2010 - Gold for Nayomi A Little Push
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2010 - Gold for Standard Chartered UAE Food Explorer
GEMAS Effie MENA Awards 2010 - Grand Prix for Standard Chartered UAE Food Explorer
One Show Design 2009 - Merit Award for Nissan Piece of Cake
MENA Cristal 2008 - Gold for Nivea Sandcastle, MTV Arabia
MENA Cristal 2007 - Gold for Trillion for Lebanon Book
Dubai Lynx 2007 - Grand Prix for Standard Chartered Quick Account
Dubai Lynx 2007 - Gold for Trillion for Lebanon Book
Dubai Lynx 2007 - Silver for Nissan Smallest Press Ad
New York Festivals 2007 - Gold for Trillion for Lebanon Book
Loerie Awards 2007 - Bronze for Pedigree Happy Tails
Loerie Awards 2007 - Finalists for Trillion for Lebanon Book, Nissan Smallest Press Ad
Cannes 2007 - Finalist for Trillion for Lebanon Book
One Show 2006 - Bronze Pencil for Axe Mousepad
One Show 2006 - Merit Award for JME Blind Keys
Campaign ME Awards 2006 - Gold for Axe Integrated
Cannes Young Creatives’ Competition India 2001 - Runner-up
Cannes 2000 - Finalist for Sil Chillivilli Sauce
15 Seconds of Fame
Jury Member - PHNX Awards 2023
Jury Member - PHNX Awards 2022
Grand Jury Member - New York Festivals 2016
First Place - Samsung Brain Challenge Dubai 2005, 2006
All-India Runner-Up - The Economic Times Brand Equity Quiz 2001
All-India Winner - The Economic Times Brand Equity Quiz 1999