Hello, is it me you're looking for? "Espo"
Meet Ahmed Espania, aka Espo—a creative dynamo with a heart steeped in art and a mind shaped by advertising. Born in Egypt but molded by the vibrant spirit of Valencia, Espo drew his first inspirations from the intricate beauty of the city’s architecture and its world-famous art scene. But like all true visionaries, he returned to his roots, ready to fuse his passion for creativity with a sharp eye for branding.
Not just a dreamer, Espo took his love for the craft to the next level, packing his bags for Roehampton University in the UK, where he earned a Master’s in Project Management. His research? Nothing short of a blueprint for advertising excellence: The Role of Strategic Leadership in Developing Competitive Performance for Ad Agencies. It’s the kind of stuff you’d read at 3 a.m. if you wanted to unlock the secrets of dominating the ad world.
But Espo wasn’t content with the traditional route. Oh no! In 2017, he co-founded Cagital Dubai with a close friend, experimenting with tech and building partnerships with innovators like Sharjah TV. And when he’s not revolutionizing the ad world, you’ll find him curating his own little corner of creativity at his in-house art gallery—turning canvas into gold.
From household names like IKEA and PEPSI to local legends like MOBILY and SNB, Espo has touched some of the world’s biggest brands with his magic. Campaign after campaign, he’s been leaving his creative mark, delivering work that’s fresh, bold, and unmistakably Espo.
So here’s to Espo—artist, entrepreneur, creative strategist, and relentless dreamer. With his head full of ideas and hands full of talent, the advertising world better brace itself because this journey is just getting started!
Experience
Saatchi & Saatchi
Associate Creative Director / May 2023 - Present Saudi Arabia
Saatchi & Saatchi
Senior Art Director / 2019 - April 2023 Saudi Arabia
TBWA/Fullstop
Art Director / 2018 - 2019 Saudi Arabia
Ogilvy
Art director / 2017 - 2018 Saudi Arabia