Nardini joins Johannes Leonardo

Hope Nardini has joined New York-headquartered agency, Johannes Leonardo, as creative director.

Nardini, who joins the agency from McCann New York, will join the creative department with a specific focus on the MassMutual account alongside creative director, Kevin Watkins. She will report directly to co-founders Jan Jacobs and Leo Premutico at the agency’s headquarters in New York. 

While at McCann, Nardini was responsible for the Verizon account among others, and was part of the team which created its First Responders Super Bowl spot in 2018.  Over the course of her career Nardini has worked for agencies including Leo Burnett and BBDO in Chicago where she wrote for Cheez-It, Esurance, Raid and 5 Gum. Her hire follows the appointment of Samira Ansari as the agency's new group creative director from Grey New York.

“The industry knows Johannes Leonardo for its high caliber of creativity. They set the bar really high,” says Nardini. “I am excited to be part of their growing team and work alongside some of the best in the business.” 

“Hope’s track record for creating impactful moments for global brands makes her the perfect addition to Johannes Leonardo,” said Jan Jacobs, co-founder and chief creative officer. “This year, we have put a specific focus on bolstering our creative ranks in order to support a year of rapid growth. We are excited for Hope to join us as we continue to help brands find meaning in today’s market.”