Lolly Thomson and Nadja Bellan-White named to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026 juries
M+C Saatchi Group is proud to announce that two of its senior leaders have been named to the juries of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026.
Lolly Thomson, Joint Global Chief Creative Officer at M+C Saatchi Group, has been appointed Jury President of the Entertainment Lions for Gaming, while Nadja Bellan‑White, CEO of M+C Saatchi Group North America, will serve on the Creative Business Transformation jury.
As Joint Global Chief Creative Officer of M+C Saatchi Group, alongside creative partner Rob Doubal, Lolly has played a central role in igniting Cultural Power across the network — shaping work that connects meaningfully with culture while delivering both fame and business impact.
A creative innovator and widely respected thought leader, Lolly’s appointment as Jury President reflects a creative point of view that is culturally fluent and globally influential. It also recognises his deep experience building bold, globally resonant creative platforms for some of the world’s most recognised brands, including award‑winning work in gaming for Xbox. Lolly is a passionate champion of inclusivity, a committed advocate for accelerating talent, and a firm believer that pure creativity remains one of the most powerful forms of expression.
With more than 30 years of global leadership experience, Nadja is widely recognised for helping organisations unlock enterprise value during moments of transformation — from brand repositioning and digital acceleration to leadership transition and market expansion.
The Creative Business Transformation category celebrates work that delivers measurable change at the intersection of creativity and commerce. It is a fitting jury role for Nadja, whose leadership consistently brings together cultural relevance, strategic clarity and commercial impact.
Together, Lolly and Nadja represent two leaders whose work reflects the impact of Cultural Power — harnessing cultural forces to fuel desire, drive demand and deliver sustainable brand growth. We look forward to seeing them help set the global benchmark for creativity and celebrate the most culturally powerful work at Cannes Lions 2026.
