TITAN Brand Awards

Japan

Masanori Eto

Director, Coordinator and Package Designer, ADBRAIN Inc.

Masanori Eto is the director, coordinator and package designer of ADBRAIN Inc.

With over 25 years in package design, he has ascended to the role of Creative Director for the Packaging Division at ADBRAIN, where he has contributed to both Japanese and international brands in Japan. Eto served on the board of the Japan Package Design Association (JPDA) until July 2022, where he was instrumental in public relations, leveraging design for regional development, and fostering international exchanges in the field of package design.

He has imparted his knowledge of package design and branding at various art schools and colleges across Japan—including Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, and Kobe—and in China, within cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, as well as in Taichung during the Asia Students Package Design Competition events. His upcoming endeavor involves educating web design students in branding and planning at Japan Electronics College.

United States

Michael J. Russo

Chief Creative Officer, brandRUSSO

Michael Russo is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of brandRUSSO, a strategic branding agency established in 2001. As a global award-winning art director, copywriter, and designer, Michael brings more than 20 years of creative experience working with an international roster of clients across a wide variety of industries and markets.

As Chief Creative Officer, Michael works closely with clients and internal teams to bring brand voices to life through both messaging and design. His specialty lies in translating strategy into creative that creates emotional connections and real differentiation, ensuring brands are not just seen, but believed.

In addition to his work with clients, Michael has served as a judge for both national and international marketing, advertising, and branding competitions, evaluating brand strategy, creative execution, and effectiveness across multiple industries. He is the creative force behind brandRUSSO’s Razor Branding™ process, a published author, and co-host of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, where he challenges conventional thinking around branding and what it actually takes to build brands that change the conversation.

United Kingdom

Andrea Foresi

Associate Creative Director, Media.Monks London

Andrea Foresi holds the position of Associate Creative Director at Media.Monks London, where he excels in offering creative guidance, art direction, and conceptual development expertise.

Throughout his career, Foresi has continually honed his forward-thinking, tech-driven approach, remaining at the forefront of innovation, particularly within the digital landscape. He places great emphasis on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client's specific challenges, allowing him to develop bespoke and highly effective solutions. This unwavering dedication underscores his mission to cultivate creativity and disruption, all while bolstering brand visibility and delivering on customer satisfaction.

He has amassed a wealth of experience with a diverse range of global and independent agencies, such as Publicis Milan and Wunderman UK. Throughout his career, he has tackled significant challenges for numerous major brands, including BMW, Bentley, Renault, Microsoft, Heineken, Shell, and GSK.

United States

Lucas Ribeiro

Associate Creative Director, McCANN New York

Lucas Ribeiro is a Brazilian copywriter currently working as an Associate Creative Director. He has over 15 years of experience in advertising agencies and has worked for big clients, such as Budweiser, Stella Artois, Brahma Beer, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen, Harley-Davidson, Kia, ESPN, Puma, among others.