Hamza Amjad

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About Hamza Amjad

Hamza is a hurricane with a heart, the kind that storms into briefs but stays for the feelings. A mere mortal who wants to tell immortal stories. An obsessive hoarder and teller of equal parts vivid and juicy anecdotes. Hopelessly in love with writing and rewriting… just not his own bios. Hates getting straight to the point. Loves to digress, yet somehow keeps you hooked.Officially: Chief Creative Officer South Asia & Middle East at Alt Story (hater of long job titles and corporate jargon).Unofficially: An admirer of art and artisans, and a social media addict with hazardous screen time.With over 15 years of committing creative crimes across FMCGs, telcos, and brands that panic at the sight of bold ideas, he’s accidentally made history a few times, like winning Pakistan’s first two Grands Prix at Cannes Lions, becoming the country’s first Cannes Lions awarding juror, or ranking 40th globally on The Drum’s Creative Director list… all while being named Pakistan’s most awarded creative (Campaign Brief Asia said it… seriously). He’s picked up 135+ international awards, from Cannes to Clios, One Show to D & AD, Spikes Asia to LIA, Madstars, Tambuli, Sabres, Global Influencer Marketing Awards, Effies and beyond… and is still a little embarrassed about keeping count. But he has to - part ADHD and part being bad at math makes him forget how far he’s come, though he’s truly grateful.Currently obsessing over championing the use of creative tech to solve real business problems, with a strong bias and an even stronger inclination toward bridging the gaps of inclusion and equality around us. He’s also possibly plotting an early retirement on a film set, preferably behind the camera… or as a film critic, because he’s convinced he was born to watch, review… and let’s be honest, rant… if that ever helps pay the bills.Some significant wins - PAKISTAN’S FIRST GRANDS PRIX WINNING CREATIVE AT CANNES LIONS 2021 WITH 2 GRANDS PRIX, 1 GOLD, 2 SILVER AND 5 FINALISTS- Juror at Cannes Lions, One Show, Spikes Asia, Madstars, Cannes Young Lions & Effie Pakistan - Pakistan’s only Gold winner at Effie APAC 2021- Pakistan’s only winner at D & AD 2021 (1 Wood Pencil & 3 Shortlists)- Pakistan’s only winner at One Show 2021 (3 Bronze Pencils, 1 Special Sustainable Development Pencil & 10 finalists)- Pakistan’s only winner at Clios 2020 (2 Bronze & 1 Finalist)- Spikes Asia 2021 - 1 Gold, 2 Bronze - Ad Stars 2020 - 1 Gold, 1 Bronze & 2 Crystals - One Show Asia 2020 - 2 Merits - 8 Golds, 5 Silvers, 3 Bronze & 21 EffiePakistan Finalists