Bacolodnon named as Juror in prestigious US Awards for advertising & marketing


A Bacolodnon has been named as a Juror in the 2021 edition of the prestigious AME Awards for advertising & marketing effectiveness.

Advertising executive Hans Lopez-Vito, was named as part of the jury which includes a WHO’S-WHO OF THE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING INDUSTRY.

As Chief Operating Officer of BBDO Greater China, Hans Lopez-Vito fits in perfectly in the jury consisting of some of the world’s most creative and strategic minds in advertising and marketing communications. The international panel includes global advertising leaders whose high standards of excellence ensure that AME Awards’ 27-year legacy is perpetuated.  

Hans’ first foray into the advertising field happened 20 years ago when he was casted as the lead talent for an orange juice TV ad in the Philippines. After appearing in countless TV spots, print ads, and the back-side of cereal boxes, Hans now works ‘behind the scenes.’

Hans leads a team of experts in the fields of market research & insights, brand strategy, digital planning, and analytics. He works actively with clients like ExxonMobil, SC Johnson, Mercedes-Benz, Mars, Wrigley, Disney, VISA, Bayer, P&G, Platinum Guild, Bacardi, as well as a growing roster of Chinese brands. He also champions BBDO Voices, the agency’s proprietary insights program designed to help the agency keep track of the ever-changing Chinese consumer.

Prior to joining BBDO, Hans was Vice President and Head of Planning at McCann Worldgroup in the Philippines. Hans began his marketing career in market research – first at The Coca-Cola Company, and then at TNS.

Hans is an alumnus of University of St. La Salle High School.