Hi, I’m Dan Dehlavi
Think c'est la vie.. with a D
I am Creative Director of Lexus Europe and Big Yellow at The & Partnership London.
A Pakistani-French-English hybrid, born and raised in Camden Town.
For 12 years I have been writing ads (and helping others write ads) for everything from tech brands to human rights charities to fried chicken.
I’m an integrated thinker; equally happy crafting a big TV spot as I am building a TikTok campaign or reimagining a brand from scratch.
I’ve made award-winning campaigns across TV, social, PR, influencer, OOH as well as winning the Channel 4 Diversity Prize and the Drum Grand Prix.
Please say hi: Dandehlavi@live.co.uk
Experience
The & Partnership 2017 - present
BBH London 2013-2017
Lucky Generals 2013
Watford College. 2012-2013
Creative Direction
Lexus Europe 2025- present
Big Yellow 2023 - present
Hive 2024 - 2025
Awards
E45
Channel 4 Diversity Prize - Winner - E45 - 2023
The Drum Awards EMEA - Grand Prix - E45 - 2025
The Drum Awards EMEA - Gold - Healthcare & Pharma - E45 - 2025
The Drum Awards EMEA - Gold - Social Purpose - E45 - 2025
The Drum Awards UK - Gold - Inclusivity and Diversity - E45 - 2024
The Drum Awards UK - Silver - Healthcare & Pharma - E45 - 2024
PM Awards - Gold - Diversity & Inclusion - E45 - 2025
British Arrows - Bronze - Social Impact - E45 - 2024
British Arrows - Bronze - Household Goods - E45 - 2024
DMA Awards - Gold - Health & Wellness - E45 - 2024
DMA Awards - Gold - Thoughtful Marketing - E45 - 2024
Meta Awards - Winner - Diversity in Advertising Award - E45 - 2024
Ban Conversion Therapy
British Arrows - Silver - Charity - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2024
British Arrows - Bronze - Social Impact - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2024
One Show - Bronze - Film - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Creative Circle - Silver - Tactical Film - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Creative Circle - Silver - Best Use of Adapted Music - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Creative Circle - Bronze - Best Sound Design - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Kinsale Sharks - Bronze - Best Sound Design - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Kinsale Sharks - Bronze - Best Re-Record of Licenced Music - Ban Conversion Therapy - 2023
Gerity Awards - Agency Portfolio OTY - Ban Conversion Therapy -2023
NatWest
Creative Circle - Silver - Integrated - NatWest - 2023
Creative Circle - Silver - Best Sound Design - NatWest - 2023
The Drum Awards - Social Media- Financial services - Natwest - 2022
Class of Covid
Creative Circle - Bronze - Best Use of Influencer - Class of Covid - 2023
Digital Cinema Awards - Best Marketing for Good campaign - Class of Covid - 2023
WorldUpsideDown
Clios - Bronze - OOH - #WorldUpsideDown - 2020
Creative Circle - Silver - Digital Poster - #WorldUpsideDown - 2020
Creative Circle - Silver - Best Use of Medium - #WorldUpsideDown - 2020
Creative Circle - Bronze - Positive Change in Outdoor - #WorldUpsideDown - 2020
Marketing Society Effectiveness - Winner - #WorldUpsideDown - 2020
LG
Kinsale Shark awards - Silver - Colour grading - 2020
AIOP awards - Winner Visual Effects - 2020
Ad of Week Worldwide, AdForum
Best of April, Shots Magazine
Argos Take Off
Campaign Tech Awards - Gold - Argos Take Off - Best use of creative personalisation - 2017
Thinkbox, Top 5 Christmas Ads.
KFC
Global WARC Social Awards - Bronze - 2016
Thinkbox, Top 5 Christmas Ads.
Ad of the Week, Ad Age.
Rainbow Laces
Creative Circle - Integrated - Gold - Rainbow Laces - 2014
John Hegarty’s campaign of the year for Campaign magazine - 2014