Tzur Golan
Chief Creative Director and CEO of Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R, Tel Aviv
Tzur Golan was born in Israel in 1969 and began his love story with the advertising world in 1994. While searching for a professional direction, he bumped into an advertising-school ad in a magazine. After two years of studies specializing in copywriting, he began to work for a small local agency.
In 1998, after winning several national awards, Tzur moved on to his next and final destination: Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R, Tel Aviv.
In 2002, he was promoted to Creative Group Head, in 2006 he became Creative Director and in 2008 he was appointed as Executive Creative Director and Partner.
Recently, Tzur was appointed as Chief Creative Director and CEO of Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R, Tel Aviv.
During his 13 years at Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R, the agency has been ranked Agency of the Year in Israel five times. In 2008, the Tel Aviv agency was named as Y&R Agency of the Year worldwide. Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R became Israel's most successful advertising agency abroad, winning second Media Agency of the Year at Cannes 2009.
His résumé includes some of the most prestigious awards, including Grand Prix at the LIAA and Golden Drum, Golds at Cannes Lions, Clio and many others including One Show, Epica, New York Festivals, Eurobest and Cresta.
Tzur has also served as a jury member at Festivals including: Eurobest, NYF, AdPrint, Cresta and many local competitions.
