Yukio Nakayama

Graduated from the Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University. Earned an MBA from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership (first cohort President). Served as a judge at the Cannes Festival of Creativity, Clio Awards, AdFest (Promo & Direct Jury President), Spikes Asia, AdStars, The CUP, Cresta Awards, New York Festivals, and London International Awards. Won 12 Grand Prix awards at domestic and international advertising competitions (TV and radio commercials). Co-authored and published three books on advertising creativity with colleagues at Dentsu Inc. When not working, enjoys a relaxed and happy life with his wife—Japan's top radio commercial writer/director—and two cats rescued from the Fukushima disaster zone.