Oliver Meschke    Premium-Mitglied

Internationally experienced and dynamic brand-builder with proven track record in brand strategy, integrated marketing communications, thought leadership, and relationship building. Broad expertise in Agency Business. Specialized in Confectionery, Automotive, Financial Services and Healthcare. Thrives to instill enthusiasm, professionalism, and vision into projects and teams. Great passion for the creative product and the most compelling commercial content that drives business and team spirit.
 
Please also refer to http://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermeschke for any additional references and recommendations. In the following find some excerpts of these recommendations. For further details or engaging challenges feel free to contact me.
 

POSITION: VP, Global Account Director with Energy BBDO, Chicago (USA)
 

“Oliver has a innate talent for moving things forward. In my experience with him, he was adept at both knowing where to go and how to get there. Along the way, he built bridges across departments, companies, and international borders. I would welcome the experience to work with him again.” May 29, 2009
- Doug Ryan, EVP, Energy BBDO managed Oliver at Energy BBDO
 

“I had the pleasure of working with Oliver for over a year on a very complex global assignment for Bayer Diabetes Care. He is a greater partner, dedicated to high quality work and an excellent problem solver. Oliver built solid relationships within the agency, and also was a valuable resource for clients around the globe. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who needs a bright, experienced, and funny (for a German) account leader.” April 7, 2009
- Russell Messner, Executive VP, Health & Personal Care, BBDO was with another company when working with Oliver at Energy BBDO
 

“Oliver combines strategic vision, leadership skills, collaborative style, and passion for great creative work balanced with insightful understanding of client business and great respect for client organizations and objectives. Clients love him. Creatives respect him. He has successfully brought stakeholders together for successful outcomes in businesses from cars to confections and from pharma to financial. He embraces opportunity and finds ways to convert into assets the obstructions team commonly face in the business terrain.” April 6, 2009
- Gary Neul, Sr VP Creative Director, Energy BBDO worked directly with Oliver at Energy BBDO
 

“Oliver is part of a rare breed of Account Leaders: classically trained in solid strategic thinking yet his passion is innovative thinking across any channel & discipline. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious and his collaborative leadership style is refreshing. He will do particularly well in global leadership positions on brands & clients that are interested in pushing the envelope.” April 21, 2009
- Konstantin Popovic, SVP, Global Account Director, Energy BBDO managed Oliver indirectly at Energy BBDO
 

“Oliver has the unique blend of client handling skills, strategic instincts, and teamwork. Oliver can both lead AND do. He embraces superiors and subordinates and makes everyone feel a part of the same team. He can sell a point of view without offending or pushing agendas. He has good instincts, and he excels at building productive, trust-filled relationships.” April 16, 2009
- Judy Franks, EVP, Director of Brand Behavior, Energy BBDO managed Oliver indirectly at Energy BBDO
 

“Oliver is an experienced and impressive business professional who is a joy to be around. His enthusiasm and passion for brands is second only to his laser sharp vision for doing what needs to be done for a clients business success. He's a smart, buttoned-up, strategic leader who makes great things happen. It's clear he loves what he does and his passion and enthusiasm infects everyone he works with to make him a highly effective account man. I enjoyed working with him immensely and you will too.” April 6, 2009
- Murray Hardie, EVP Chief Planning Officer, Energy BBDO worked directly with Oliver at Energy BBDO
 

“Oliver brings a macro view to everything he manages that goes beyond his knowledge of global branding. Oliver never settles. He insists on integrated strategies that leverage the strength of the brand across channels.” April 15, 2009
- Jessica Halter-Powell, VP, Account Director, Energy BBDO worked with Oliver at Energy BBDO, Chicago
 

“Oliver is a great account guy. He's thorough, he's detailed, he's professional, and he advances the clients' businesses, while at the same time improving the agency's performance.” April 6, 2009
- Bob Silverman, SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Energy BBDO managed Oliver indirectly at Energy BBDO
 

 
POSITION: Group Account Director, BBDO Düsseldorf
 

“I first had the pleasure of meeting Oliver in Germany, back when he was working as an Account Director. I’ll never forget his hearty welcome and the superb introduction he gave to BBDO. As a true global networker, Oliver’s dedication and enthusiasm are second to none. He is a loyal, trustworthy and all round likeable guy; someone who I thoroughly enjoyed working with. His instinctive ability to comprehend and implement integrated communications, combined with his international flair, makes him a real asset. Authenticity and fun are just a small part of Oliver’s outstanding personality; I really admire his honesty, reliability and no-nonsense approach to problem solving, not to mention his unfaltering passion for good advertising.” April 8, 2009
- Sabine Toennissen, Director Business Development, BBDO Germany worked with Oliver at BBDO Düsseldorf
 

“Oliver is one of those very few that I would want to work with anytime and anywhere. He is a sound strategic advisor, has great leadership skills and knows how to handle very difficult situations with great ease. He is driven by a strong willingness to perform as close to perfection as can be. His two years in Chicago should have made him even a better manager than he was from the time I worked personally with him.” April 6, 2009
- Dickjan Poppema, CEO BBDO Duesseldorf, BBDO managed Oliver at BBDO Düsseldorf