Jannis Toutsaris
About Jannis Toutsaris
Jannis Toutsaris is a Group Head Copy at VMLY&R, with a career spanning over a decade in the advertising industry. He has held various copywriting positions at notable agencies including Euro RSCG 4D, Wunderman, GTB, and DDB, and has a background in law and creative studies.
Work at GTB
Jannis Toutsaris has held the position of Group Head Copy at GTB since 2019. In this role, he oversees the copywriting team and contributes to the development of creative strategies for various campaigns. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Copywriter at GTB from 2014 to 2019, where he was involved in crafting compelling copy for diverse clients. His experience at GTB spans a total of five years.
Previous Experience in Advertising
Before joining GTB, Jannis Toutsaris gained experience in the advertising industry through various roles. He worked as a Junior Copywriter at Euro RSCG 4D from 2009 to 2011 in Düsseldorf. Following that, he served as a Copywriter at Wunderman from 2013 to 2014 in Köln. Additionally, he worked at SSDF Markenagentur as both a Junior Copywriter and a Copywriter between 2011 and 2013.
Education and Expertise
Jannis Toutsaris studied at KreativKader Düsseldorf, where he focused on Texter und Konzeptioner, earning a Diploma in Copy and Concept. He also attended Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, where he pursued studies in Law. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both creative and analytical thinking.
Internship Experience
Jannis Toutsaris began his career with several internships that contributed to his development as a copywriter. He completed an internship in copywriting at DDB for two months in 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Praktikant Text at BMZ / Publicis for 11 months from 2008 to 2009 in Düsseldorf. These early experiences helped shape his skills in the advertising field.