Pieter Claeys

Creative Director

New York, New York, United States

About

Pieter Claeys is a copywriter and creative director from Belgium, now based in New York. He considers himself lucky to make a living coming up with ideas, and he enjoys the hustle of making them happen. Along the way, he’s worked with brands like Spotify, Michelob ULTRA, Kellanova, and Kimberly-Clark. He was named ‘Belgian Creative of the Year’ in 2014, 2019 and 2024. In 2025, he was named Creative of the Year by Ad Age’s Creativity Awards, together with his team partner Roxane. Find a selection of his work at pieterclaeys.com.

Experience

  • Group Creative Director at BBDO New York
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Following the Omnicom–Interpublic merger, FCB NY transitioned into BBDO NY.

  • FCB New York (New York, United States)
    • Creative Director
      Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Associate Creative Director
      Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Senior Copywriter
      Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

  • Senior Copywriter at TBWA\Chiat\Day
    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Copywriter at Mutant™
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 · 9 mos

  • Copywriter at Happiness Brussels
    Jul 2015 - Oct 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos