Brent D. Nelsen

Managing Partner, SVP, Director of Planning, Leo Burnett Canada

Brent Nelsen is, in his own words, powered by “passion, progress, culture and caffeine.” Combining his love for advertising and inspiration, Nelsen has become a proven and highly respected leader in the industry.

Prior to joining Leo Burnett Canada, Nelsen held the position of SVP Worldwide Planning Director McDonalds for DDB Chicago, SVP Director Strategic Planning for McCann Erickson World Group in New York and VP Director of Planning for Canada’s largest agency Cossette Communications. Over that time he’s had the pleasure of working in virtually every consumer category on both a global and North American basis.