Johannes Leonardo
New York, New York

About Johannes Leonardo
Founded in 2007 by Jan Jacobs and Leo Premutico, Johannes Leonardo is an advertising agency based in New York. Its work also spans Strategy and Brand. Past clients include adidas, Volkswagen, Amazon, Google and Chanel.
Johannes Leonardo was founded in New York in 2007 by Jan Jacobs and Leo Premutico around the deceptively simple idea that the consumer is the medium. It has grown into one of the most respected creative shops in the country, ranking high on Ad Age's A-List and delivering platform work for adidas, Volkswagen, and Google. The agency is partly owned by WPP but operates with the focus and culture of an independent.
Johannes Leonardo's proposition is concentrated creative firepower, a relatively small shop that punches at network scale through a clear idea about putting the consumer at the center. Its WPP stake gives it backing while it operates with an independent's focus, and its fortunes track closely with a tight roster of flagship clients.
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At a glance
- Founded2007
- LocationsNew York
- FoundersJan Jacobs, Leo Premutico
- Websitejohannesleonardo.com
Notable clients
Careers & open roles
Johannes Leonardo is currently hiring. See current openings on its careers page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Johannes Leonardo located?
- Johannes Leonardo is based in New York.
- What does Johannes Leonardo specialize in?
- Johannes Leonardo focuses on Advertising, Strategy and Brand.
- What brands has Johannes Leonardo worked with?
- Johannes Leonardo's clients have included adidas, Volkswagen, Amazon, Google and Chanel.
- When was Johannes Leonardo founded?
- Johannes Leonardo was founded in 2007 by Jan Jacobs and Leo Premutico.
- Is Johannes Leonardo hiring?
- Yes — Johannes Leonardo has open roles listed on its careers page.
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Profile last reviewed July 2026
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