about

With 20+ years experience as a CD/Copywriter across most traditional and digital channels, I can say with confidence that the more you get to know, the more you realize you have to learn.

If you’d like to say hello in person: tommyleroux@gmail.com

Below is some of the work that has been recognized by a few folks in the industry. It’s safe to say that none of it would have been possible were I not lucky enough to work with some incredibly talented people along the way at the agencies listed below.

Awards:

Cannes: 2 x Gold, Silver, 4 x Bronze

The One Show: 3 x Gold, 3 x Silver, Bronze

Clios: 2 x Silver

The Art Director’s Club: Distinctive Merit, Merit

Communication Arts: Interactive Annual

D&AD: Nomination, In-Book

London International Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze

South African Creative Circle: 4 x South African Ad of the Year Winner

The Loeries: 3 x Grand Prix, 11 x Gold, 5 x Silver

Addy Awards: 2 x silver

Webby Awards: Honoree

Experience:

FCB Chicago: Creative Director, SVP (March 2021 - Present)

Freelance: CD/Copywriter (October 2020 - March 2021)

Heat + Deloitte Digital: Creative Director (March 2016 - October 2020)

AKQA San Francisco: Creative Director (August 2013 - March 2016)

Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town: Associate Creative Director (2010 - 2013)

FoxP2: Freelance Senior Copywriter (2009 - 2010)

JWT Cape Town: Senior Copywriter/Acting Creative Director(2006 - 2007)

Saatchi & Saatchi Cape Town: Senior Copywriter (2004 - 2005)

Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town: Copywriter (2000 - 2004)