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Nadja Bellan-White is the first-ever Group CEO of M&C Saatchi North America and a recognized catalyst for change in the industry. She is widely regarded as a brand transformation agent, frequently sought out to help clients navigate their most complex challenges. In her role at M&C Saatchi, she is committed to guiding clients through today’s rapidly evolving socio-political landscape, leveraging her deep expertise in digital innovation and global market dynamics. With over three decades of experience, her career spans continents, industries, and some of the world’s most iconic brands.
Prior to joining M&C Saatchi, Bellan-White served as the Global CMO of VICE Media Group, where she led enterprise brand strategy. Before that, she was an Executive Partner and WPP Team Leader at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, where she spearheaded brand transformations for Unilever’s beauty and personal care division, with a particular focus on Dove. She also led behavioral change initiatives for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation globally and worked with brands such as American Express, LG Electronics, IKEA North America, Coca-Cola, Siemens, and Safaricom/Vodafone. In 2014, she was appointed CEO of Ogilvy Africa in Nairobi, where she oversaw operations across the continent.
Bellan-White’s leadership is defined by her belief in the power of brands to drive meaningful change, particularly in times of uncertainty. She champions a problem-solving approach that integrates digital innovation and global expertise to create impactful solutions.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Affairs and Spanish from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Her achievements have been widely recognized, including receiving AdColor’s Legend Award for excellence in advertising, media, and communications. She was also named one of Savoy Magazine’s Top 100 Women in Corporate America in 2019 and 2022, recognized as a leader in Europe by AdAge, and was most recently nominated as one of Campaign’s 2025 Most Inspiring Women.
Bellan-White's philosophy is simple: Make room at the table for everyone and pay it forward.
She has held numerous prestigious leadership roles, including:• President and Jury Member of Dubai Lynx, Creative Effectiveness Jury• Jury Member for AdAge 2025• Board Member of the Council of Urban Professionals (NY)• President of the WARC Awards for Effectiveness, Collaboration & Culture• Executive Director of The Roundhouse.Org (UK)• Board Member of the Ad Council• Member of PTTOW• Non-Executive Director of MyCode Media• Trustee, Howard University School of Business• Trustee , UVA College of Arts and Sciences• Founder of BECA (Black CMO Alliance)
Prior to joining M&C Saatchi, Bellan-White served as the Global CMO of VICE Media Group, where she led enterprise brand strategy. Before that, she was an Executive Partner and WPP Team Leader at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, where she spearheaded brand transformations for Unilever’s beauty and personal care division, with a particular focus on Dove. She also led behavioral change initiatives for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation globally and worked with brands such as American Express, LG Electronics, IKEA North America, Coca-Cola, Siemens, and Safaricom/Vodafone. In 2014, she was appointed CEO of Ogilvy Africa in Nairobi, where she oversaw operations across the continent.
Bellan-White’s leadership is defined by her belief in the power of brands to drive meaningful change, particularly in times of uncertainty. She champions a problem-solving approach that integrates digital innovation and global expertise to create impactful solutions.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Affairs and Spanish from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Her achievements have been widely recognized, including receiving AdColor’s Legend Award for excellence in advertising, media, and communications. She was also named one of Savoy Magazine’s Top 100 Women in Corporate America in 2019 and 2022, recognized as a leader in Europe by AdAge, and was most recently nominated as one of Campaign’s 2025 Most Inspiring Women.
Bellan-White's philosophy is simple: Make room at the table for everyone and pay it forward.
She has held numerous prestigious leadership roles, including:• President and Jury Member of Dubai Lynx, Creative Effectiveness Jury• Jury Member for AdAge 2025• Board Member of the Council of Urban Professionals (NY)• President of the WARC Awards for Effectiveness, Collaboration & Culture• Executive Director of The Roundhouse.Org (UK)• Board Member of the Ad Council• Member of PTTOW• Non-Executive Director of MyCode Media• Trustee, Howard University School of Business• Trustee , UVA College of Arts and Sciences• Founder of BECA (Black CMO Alliance)
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