Some people donât need a long introduction and Mihnea Gheorghiu is one of them.
In the video, Mihnea shares his thoughts in his own unmistakable style - refreshingly unfiltered. As the Global Chief Creative Officer of LePub Network and the newest member of the Golden Drum Hall of Fame, his perspective is one shaped by experience, curiosity, and a constant drive to challenge the expected.
Take a moment to "hear" it from him. đ
It is our great honour and pleasure to welcome Mihnea Gheorghiu, Global Chief Creative Officer of @lepub_worldwide , as the newest member of the Golden Drum Hall of Fame! đ„đ
[Micâd up Jury]
Step inside the virtual jury room with Gizem Arlı Sirkeci, Creative Director at Havas İstanbul, Turkey. As a member of this yearâs One-Channel Jury, she shares her take on what truly separates a good idea from a winning one, and reveals the soundtrack that would perfectly capture her creative mind. đ§
[Young Drummers Competition Jury]
Meet the creative minds shaping this yearâs Young Drummers Competition, powered by @mastercard.slo . đ„
- Carl Ewald Jannerfeldt, Creative Director at RocketâScience, Sweden - Jury President
- ZsĂłfia Erdei, Creative Director, @dentsucreativehungary
- Jerzy HoĆub, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, @mastercard , Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia
- Stella Stoyanova, Art Director, @wearehumanbg , Bulgaria
- Matthias Piskernik, Chief Creative Officer, @wiennord.serviceplan , Austria
We couldnât be more excited to have them onboard to award, inspire and empower the next generation! đ
[Young Drummers Competition]
Golden Drum and @mastercard.slo invite you to unleash your creativity in this yearâs Young Drummers Competition! đŁ
Weâre looking for the most original poster or poster series inspired by the theme: âWorld. One Tap Away.â
Your challenge? Capture the feeling of seamless travel, a world where payment becomes invisible, and every tap unlocks new experiences, freedom, and connection.
đ The competition is open worldwide, for young creatives under 30 years old!
đïž Deadline: 9 September 2026
đ Full brief is available on our website.
[Young Drummers Competition Jury President]
Leading this yearâs Young Drummers Competition Jury will be Carl Ewald Jannerfeldt, Creative Director, RocketâScience, Sweden. His career has spanned both sides of the Atlantic, with roles at Farfar, BBDO New York, Wieden+Kennedy and R/GA. đ
Before going independent, he served as Executive Creative Director at Prime Weber Shandwick, helping turn the agency into Swedenâs most awarded. His work has earned global recognition, featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and the BBC, and he has been named the worldâs most awarded copywriter by The Big Won. âïž
In its first year, RocketâScience was recognized at The One Show, D&AD, the ANDYs and Cannes Lions.