Who’s Who: Mohammed Bahmishan, CEO and chief creative officer of FP7 McCann in Riyadh

Mohammed Bahmishan
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Mohammed Bahmishan has been the CEO and chief creative officer of FP7 McCann in Riyadh since November 2022.

FP7 McCann is a leading integrated marketing company in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkiye region, known for its award-winning campaigns and comprehensive marketing solutions.

Before his current role, Bahmishan was CCO of Publicis Group in Saudi Arabia for nearly three years.

Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Leo Burnett Worldwide, one of the world’s largest agency networks and part of Publicis Communications.

Bahmishan has made significant contributions to the creative communication industry throughout his 22-year career in advertising.

Starting as a writer at Ogilvy & Mather, Bahmishan played a pivotal role in developing prominent brands in the Saudi market, such as Unilever, Kodak, and Volvo.

Later at Leo Burnett, Bahmishan created remarkable campaigns for esteemed clients including P&G, Al-Baik, Ikea, ARAMCO, Saudia airline, the G20, Zain, HSBC, AlUla, McDonald’s, AMC, Almarai, Philip Morris, SNB, Jeddah Season, Samsung, and several brands under the Public Investment Fund.

Bahmishan’s work has garnered significant attention from international media outlets such as CNN, The Economist, EuroNews, GQ, France24, Barron’s, Al Arabiya, Sputnik, Konbini, RT, and more.

His campaigns have sparked positive conversations around important causes, reflecting his commitment to making a difference through his work.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bahmishan is passionate about dynamic digital communication and technology in storytelling. He excels as a painter, lyricist, director and coach, sharing his expertise with aspiring creative professionals.

His dedication to creativity, innovation, and social impact has made him a key figure in Saudi Arabian advertising.

Bahmishan earned a bachelor’s degree in Arabic language and literature studies from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.