Brand Experience & Activation
Creative Commerce

Aleka Papadia

Aleka Papadia
Brand Experience & Activation
Creative Commerce

Aleka Papadia

Chief Creative Officer

McCann Greece

GREECE

Biography

As one of the most prominent faces in Greek advertising, Aleka doesn't just build campaigns—she creates the country's most talked-about stories. Rooted in her academic background in Art History and Classical Archaeology, she brings a unique, deep cultural perspective and visual sophistication to every project. Over a stellar 24-year career, her knack for blending creativity with raw effectiveness has brought home over 170 awards for iconic global and local names like Vodafone, Volkswagen, Unilever, IKEA, the National Bank of Greece and Allwyn, to name just a few.

She is a "native McCanner" through and through, having taken her very first professional steps at McCann. After a sweeping tour de force across Greece's top ad agencies like DDB and Publicis and a successful five-year chapter as a freelancer, she returned home. For the past five years, she has been leading McCann Greece as its CCO. Under her visionary leadership, the agency soared to new heights, capturing Engagement Agency of the Year 2025 locally, and ranking as the No. 2 Agency of the Year at the Golden Drum. But the ultimate crown jewel? Making history by bringing home the very first Grand Prix at Cannes and Eurobest—not just for her and McCann, but for Greece as a whole.

Aleka has a rare gift for seeing the big picture without losing the magic of the details—a skill undoubtedly sharpened by her training in classical structure and aesthetics. She is a relentless storyteller who constantly pushes the boundaries of every medium to craft stories that matter, shake up culture, and truly connect with people. When she’s not busy bringing disruptive ideas to life, you’ll find her exploring the rest of the world.