The people
Built to do big things – together. From the management team to every project squad, BBDO Germany is powered by people who think bigger, push harder, and turn ambitious briefs into big ideas with big impact.
Ville Ohtonen
Simon Usifo
Alexander Stauss
Alessa Thönnessen
Ville Ohtonen
Creative Managing Director
A multidisciplinary creative leader, whose international teams have not only won at Cannes Lions, Effie Euro and Red Dot, but also changed legislation and created work ending up in permanent exhibitions of museums. After two decades in Finnish agencies, Ville joined BBDO Germany and the BBDO Global Creative Council in 2025.
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Ville Ohtonen
Creative Managing Director
A multidisciplinary creative leader, whose international teams have not only won at Cannes Lions, Effie Euro and Red Dot, but also changed legislation and created work ending up in permanent exhibitions of museums. After two decades in Finnish agencies, Ville joined BBDO Germany and the BBDO Global Creative Council in 2025.
Simon Usifo
Chief Executive Officer
A global marketing leader with 18+ years at top creative agencies in London, Shanghai, Berlin and Amsterdam. As CEO of BBDO Germany, Simon drives transformation and growth through creativity and innovation. He is also a speaker and author, co-editing the SPIEGEL bestseller People of Deutschland.
Alexander Stauss
Creative Managing Director
Creative brand and communications expert with over 18 years of experience in agencies and the startup world. Specializes in crafting memorable brand experiences, with deep expertise in creative strategy and developing holistic ideas that get noticed, win clients, and clients’ clients.
Alessa Thönnessen
Chief Financial Officer
Finance and transformation expert with 11+ years at BBDO Germany. As CFO, Alessa shapes financial strategy, drives efficiency, and enables sustainable growth across global clients including Porsche, Siemens, and E.ON. She holds an MSc in Finance & Accounting and is a trusted partner in steering complex organizations.