Douglas Kozonoe, widely known as dogura, is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at MRM Brazil.
As CCO of MRM Brazil, he led the agency to rank among the TOP 10 most creative agencies in Brazil and the TOP 20 in Latin America, according to the Cannes Lions Rankings in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, he was recognized as one of the Top 100 Creative Leaders of 2025 by Creativepool.
His core specialty lies in developing "big ideas" deeply connected to the client's business, using creativity and innovation to solve complex business problems and drive tangible results. As an executive leader, he helped Ampfy—a Brazilian independent agency—triple in size, winning numerous new accounts while significantly expanding both the team and the agency's revenue.
Throughout his career as a creative and creative director, he has won major global pitches for brands like Coca-Cola, Dove Men, and Powerade. Additionally, he represented David in a global pitch for Cadbury and Isobar in a global pitch for Cadillac. He has managed and delivered creative work for major global and local clients, including Samsung, Coca-Cola, Lilly, Sanofi / Opella, Bayer, Abbott, Mastercard, Leroy Merlin, GM, Fiat, Jeep, Burger King, Unilever, Kraft Foods, Heineken, and PlayStation, among others.
With more than 25 years of experience, Douglas has accumulated over 50 advertising awards throughout his career. His accolades include prominent international recognitions such as Cannes Lions—where he secured Samsung Brazil's first Gold Lion in Creative Commerce and the first-ever Silver Lion for Mastercard Brazil—as well as the One Show, D&AD, London International Awards, Clio Awards, New York Festival, Effie, Jay Chiat, and various other Latin American awards.
He has also shared his expertise as a juror for several major regional and global advertising festivals, including Cannes Lions (Creative Commerce), D&AD (Commerce), the London International Awards (Digital, Social & Influencer), the Effie Awards Brazil and Latam, El Ojo de Iberoamérica, and the Brazilian Creative Club (Clube de Criação).
Douglas holds a degree in Musical Arts with a focus on electric bass from the Villa Lobos Conservatory, a degree in Design from Mackenzie University, and a postgraduate degree in Communication, Art, and Technology from Centro Universitário Belas Artes in São Paulo.
Fun Fact: Because of their Japanese accent, Douglas's grandparents struggled to pronounce his name, leading them to call him "dogura"—a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life and career.
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/douglaskozonoe/
Contact: kozonoe@gmail.com
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