Dentsu Creative has appointed Australian expat John Mescall as its global chief creative partner. Mescall will be based in New York and work with Yasu Sasaki, Dentsu’s global chief creative officer, to align and elevate creative standards across markets. Together with local creative leaders, he will spearhead initiatives focused on prioritising creative excellence and craft; building a thriving global creative community; embracing AI and emerging tools to enhance workflows; and expanding opportunities for talent development across the network. Most recently, he was Chief Creative Partner at by TheNetwork. “As global chief creative partner, John will collaborate closely with our chief creative officers in markets, serving as a trusted advisor to elevate their strategies, while also uniting and inspiring our global creative community, ensuring alignment on purpose, amplifying creative excellence, and unlocking the full potential of our talent.”