Candice Hellens

Candice Hellens is a seasoned advertising professional serving as the SVP Group Creative Director at Digitas North America since August 2023, where leadership includes the creative direction for notable brands like Nerds and Trolli, along with overseeing major blue chip brands for Ferrero and Wells Enterprises. Prior experience includes freelance creative consulting and roles such as Global Creative Director at Ogilvy, where Candice managed global communications for SC Johnson's Glade, and VP Creative Director at FCB Chicago, leading the Cox Communications account. Candice's career began at DDB as a Copywriter, with subsequent positions at MetropolitanRepublic, FCB International, and Ogilvy South Africa, showcasing a strong background in creative strategy and direction across various high-profile brands. Academically, Candice holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Media & Writing from the University of Cape Town, along with an Honours degree in Creative Strategy and Copywriting from Vega School.