Lunch Talks

Rodrigo Moran

SVP Global Group Creative Director, Edelman
February 16, 2018

The solution for creativity was to create Pirate Labs. I had to go against the system to create a secret society.

With over 15 years of global industry experience, where he lived in 6 different countries, Rodrigo Moran is an SVP Global Group Creative Director at Edelman, NY and He is also the leader of the Pirate Team - a collective of creatives from all over the world who identify social injustices/problems, ideate creative solutions, and work to make relationships with government officials, business partners, and vendors to make ideas realities.

His curiosity and determination to seek inspiration outside his comfort zone have allowed him to work for prestigious agencies and companies in the United Kingdom, China, Brazil and the United States. Some of these companies include Ogilvy/NY, Vidal Partnership/NY, Saatchi & Saatchi London, Duda Mendonça. Globalworks/NY and G2 Creative Studio, in Beijing.

A globally recognized talent, Rodrigo's work has been awarded at the most prestigious festivals in the industry. Rodrigo has more than 75 major awards including Grand Prix and Titanium in Cannes, Best of Show and Best of Category at the One Show, Yellow Pencil at the D&AD, Grand Prizes and First Prizes at the New York Festivals and Clios. His most recent accomplishment is having his work acquired to the permanent collection of the MOMA and, currently, featured in the main lobby of the museum. His work is also at several other museums around the world, including the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum and Design Museum in London. Before discovering his passion for advertising, he worked in marketing, sales and even as a bank manager.

From a recent MBA at the Berlin Creative School of Leadership to Hyper Island/Stockholm to Miami Ad School, Rodrigo will never stop learning new ways of doing great things.

  • A group of people is seated and facing a large screen in a modern, brightly lit room. The screen displays the image and name of Rodrigo Moran, with his title. A speaker is standing next to the screen, addressing the audience. The room has eclectic decor and large windows.
  • Two people stand indoors holding a large red flag with a thick black horizontal stripe in the center. They are smiling, and a projector screen displaying an email address is visible behind them. Both are casually dressed, one in a black hoodie and the other in a black shirt.
  • A man stands holding a large red flag with a black stripe across the middle. Behind him is a projected screen displaying a notice that reads "Pirates wanted" along with "Thank you" in multiple languages. Various text and images are also visible on the screen.
  • A presenter stands in front of a projected screen with the text "#RefugeesMatter" and "Made in Refugees". The audience is seated, attentively watching the presentation. The room is decorated with various posters and art on the walls.
  • A group of people sits in a dimly lit room, watching a large screen displaying a collage of various colorful images. The audience is facing the screen, and the walls of the room have framed pictures and posters. Natural light comes in from a side window.
  • A group of people seated in a dimly lit room watches a film projected on a screen. The film shows a person wrapped in an orange blanket with the subtitle, "I'll bring the flag of my team. The refugees." Art and posters are displayed on the room's walls.
  • A group of people seated in a room watching a presentation on a large screen. The room has a mix of office and casual seating, including tables, chairs, and couches. The presenter is standing to the left of the screen. The room is well-lit with large windows and curtains.
  • A diverse group of people sitting in rows of chairs, attentively watching a presentation in a room with large curtains. Some individuals hold notepads and drinks, while a camera setup is visible in the background. The atmosphere appears focused and engaged.
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