DEPT® at Cannes Lions 2024

Rue du Commandant André, Cannes, France

June 18 – June 20

DEPT® is hitting Cannes in 2024, and we’d love for you to join us!

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DEPT® at Cannes Lions 2024

Cannes, France

June 18th – June 20th 2024

DEPT® is hitting Cannes in 2024, and we’d love for you to join us!

Inspired by last year’s hit, DEPT® Bamboo Beach, we’re introducing the DEPT® Penthouse. The best spot for private meetings, the best food, engaging discussions, and a meeting digital industry leaders—all in a laid-back, beachfront setting.

We’re welcoming all our clients and friends at the DEPT® Penthouse at Bd de la Croisette, our cozy beachfront apartment in the heart of Cannes! Nestled on Le Croisette beach and surrounded by the festival’s hustle and bustle, our spot offers a unique blend of business and relaxation.

The penthouse is more than just a meeting space; it’s the place to recharge, work in peace, or discuss the future of advertising—all just a 2-minute walk from Le Croisette Beach.

Whether you’re here to make new connections, gain insights, or simply unwind, the DEPT® Penthouse at Cannes is your go-to spot. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour—there’s something for everyone.

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to Thursday, June 20, 2024
Where: Rue du Commandant André, 06400 Cannes, France

Space is limited, and while we wish we could host everyone, please register to schedule a meet with one of our Depsters in the form below! If you have any questions or want to know more about what’s planned, drop us a line at [email protected].

See you at the DEPT® Penthouse for an unforgettable Cannes experience!

Meet our team

Looking to attend Cannes? Our team will be present to provide you with the latest updates and help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re seeking to connect with industry leaders, explore emerging technologies, or discover the latest trends, we’ve got you covered.

Dimi Albers | GLOBAL CEO,
DEPT®

Dimi Albers, the CEO of DEPT®, has overseen the company’s remarkable growth since 2015, expanding it from a small Amsterdam-based team of 130 to a global digital agency with over 4,000 specialists across 30+ locations. With 20+ years of industry experience, Dimi orchestrated 32 acquisitions, integrating technology and marketing. He also secured Climate Neutral and B Corporation status in 2021. Dimi’s journey from a dropout at the University of Amsterdam to a tech and marketing expert shaped DEPT®’s unique strategy.

Missy Foristall | GLOBAL COO + AMERICAS CEO, DEPT®

Missy Foristall is the Chief Operating Officer at DEPT® and CEO of DEPT® Americas with over 20 years’ experience working at the intersection of media, marketing, and technology. Prior to joining DEPT® in 2021, Missy spent 5 years at IBM where she first led an internal agency of 1,700 people, and then managed the company’s marketing platforms and digital design teams. She has held executive roles at JP Morgan, MediaLink, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and spent 12 years at Razorfish, where she managed delivery, creative, user experience, technology, and functional analyst groups.

SAM HUSTON | CSO Growth Americas, DEPT®

Sam joined DEPT in July 2020 as the chief strategy officer after holding the same position at iProspect since 2014. Sam has deep experience across media, creative, and entertainment, working with clients across a number of verticals including technology, retail, hospitality, and CPG. Sam has the unique ability to predict consumer and digital trends, and he believes the key to the future is in the strategic amplification of holistic digital performance marketing

JOANNA TRIPPETT | Business Development Director EMEA, DEPT®

Joanna Trippett, Managing Director at DEPT®, earned a spot on Management Today’s ‘35 under 35’ list. Her impressive client roster includes eBay, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, ASOS, and Amazon Prime. Leading the UK branch, Joanna collaborates with the management team to drive the business strategy for the 500-strong team, excelling in Creative, Engineering, Experience, and Growth disciplines. Previously at Byte, a DEPT® acquisition in 2020, she played a pivotal role in its growth and accolades, including recognition in Sunday Times Tech Track 100 and Financial Times rankings.

Inês Saraiva | Global Comms & PR Director, DEPT®

Inês is responsible for leading global PR & Comms at DEPT®, overseeing media relations, corporate communication, thought leadership, and awards for the global agency, its people, and clients. Over the past 15+ years, Inês has delivered successful PR & Comms strategies for some of the biggest names in creativity, music, FMCG, and culture, securing headlines in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stones, and award recognitions in Ad Age, Insider, Adweek, The Drum and Campaign.Originally from Portugal, Inês has lived and worked in some of the greatest cities in the world – Lisbon, London, New York, Los Angeles, and now Amsterdam. She’s most proud of teaching Portuguese to Mick Jagger – you should ask her about that.

Marjan Straathof | Global SVP of Marketing, DEPT®

Marjan has been in the marketing game for over a decade, with a focus on all things digital and tech. These days, she leads a team of 40+ marketers across multiple offices. Whether it’s launching and building the DEPT® brand and culture, or co-founding the world’s first 24-hour Metaverse festival with over 12,000 registrations; she loves teamwork and finding ways to innovate and make a difference.

ASHER WREN | Vice President Of Growth at BASIC/DEPT® + Partner, DEPT®

Asher is a strategic growth leader with 12 years of agency experience and a track record of leading creative teams to pitch, win and deliver award-winning, impactful work for Fortune 500 brands, in the fields of branding, digital design and innovation. A London-native, Asher now plies his trade in Brooklyn, New York, as VP Growth & Marketing for BASIC/DEPT®.

ALEX GLASER | VP Growth Americas + MD Digital Products, DEPT®

Our Managing Director, Digital Products, Alex, helps oversee our digital product teams across the agency. He regularly collaborates with our product strategy, design and engineering teams to deliver innovative software products. Alex plays a key role in business development and client relationships serving as an executive sponsor, partner, and connector across our teams within DEPT®

Willem Blom | Global SVP Creative & Media + partner, DEPT®

Willem Blom is the craft lead for Growth Marketing at Dept. He is part of the global management team responsible for our Media, Performance Marketing and Data services. Willem covers topics like data & AI, retail media, search marketing, emerging social, lifecycle marketing, CRM. He has a passion for sustainability and sports.

Adam Jewson | Managing Director, Personalised Content, DEPT®

Adam is an expert in delivering experiences at scale. His team ships over 200 campaigns and 100k+ assets per month for eBay alone, a client of DEPT’s for over 17 years. His role at DEPT® is to ensure consistency and efficiency for our clients across our global teams, from San Francisco to Sydney. He leads teams delivering content for eBay, Google and Uber, everything from TVCs through to CRM.

Vishnu Mohan | Partner & CEO Asia Pacific, DEPT®

Vishnu is an experienced executive in the digital and media landscape, specializing in scaling operations, strategic acquisitions, and driving transformational strategies across Asia Pacific. As Partner & CEO of DEPT®, he has expanded the agency to 700 employees since its launch in the region in 2021. His notable career includes over 25 years with Havas/Vivendi Group, where he established Havas Media network across 18 markets and led key acquisitions. Vishnu also founded Avyan Holdings in 2021, focusing on advancing human possibilities through design, technology, and data integration.

Evan Davey | SVP of Growth + Partner, DEPT®

Evan Davey, SVP of Growth at DEPT®, is a seasoned leader with two decades of experience in growing teams within digital agencies and collaborating globally with progressive clients across diverse industries. With a proven track record of success, Evan is driven by a passion for innovation, consistently pushing boundaries to create world-first solutions. Notable achievements include pioneering the world’s first live music delivery platform, iPad-powered POS, smart lighting solutions, and more. Evan collaborates with startup founders and leaders in enterprise, government, and global brands to develop innovative and award-winning digital experiences, used by millions of people every day.

Jeff Bowerman | Executive Creative Director UK, DEPT®

Jeff Bowerman is the Executive Creative Director at DEPT®, where he leads pioneering work for brand such as eBay, Just Eat Takeaway and Amazon Prime Video. A Cannes Lions and D&AD award-winning creative director, he started his career in digital, and has worked the last 23 years in both agencies and client side creative roles.

Henry Daubrez | CEO & CCO, DOGSTUDIO/DEPT®

Henry has been pretending he knows what he is doing for more than 2 decades in the industry, and still waiting for someone to unmask him. He does also occasionally collaborate as CEO & CCO of DOGSTUDIO/DEPT® on telling the stories that matter through immersive experiences for the likes of Virgin Galactic, The New York Times, Yuga Labs, BMW, Coca-Cola and many more . Should I have started with that? Designer by trade, artist by ambition, storyteller by passion. Directing interactive experiences for a living. Focusing on Entertainment, Tech, Culture and fashion, we’re mostly involved in building that 1% of experiences, products and platforms people will remember among the noise. Thriving for the extraordinary and making people’s lives a little less boring, one story at a time.

Ali McClintock |
SVP of Growth + Head of UKI, DEPT®

Ali has spent 7 years pioneering digital innovation for clients including Just Eat, Meta, ASOS and Prime Video. Her experience covers Digital Platforms, AR, Automation and Strategy. She now oversees DEPT®’s Marketing Technology offering in the – including 120 staff – and has led the team to win and retain important clients like eBay, Prime Video, Just Eat and Meta.

Roanne de Kluizenaar | Creative Brand Producer, DEPT®

Roanne de Kluizenaar is a Creative Brand Producer at DEPT®, where she leads the global design team and manages DEPT®’s submissions to prestigious award shows (Cannes Lions, D&AD and The One Show). Our work has propelled DEPT® to be named Agency and Network of the Year at the Webby Awards for continuous years, showcasing our commitment to creative excellence.

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