Nurlan Satarov

Over 20 years of experience, I serve as Creative Director at Cheil Kazakhstan, where I lead the Creative Service & Retail Design Experience Group. Together with my team (31 members), I develop integrated campaigns across film, digital, design, brand experience, and activation for Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia (all product categories) and other global brands. Our service is to bridge local and global creativity with cultural insight, delivering work that is both world-class and regionally relevant.

15+ years in advertising, including 12 years at Cheil Kazakhstan, leading Samsung’s creative hub work across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan.

 Jury experience at leading international festivals: Spikes Asia (2026), Baku Flames (2026), Golden Drum (2025), Lisbon Advertising Festival (2024), Mad Stars (2019–2024), Young Lions Azerbaijan (2024), Young Lions Kazakhstan (2022), White Square (2020, 2023), AdForum PHNX (2021–2024), and A’Design Awards (2021–2022).

Recipient of 130+ national and international awards (70 metals) including Epica, Golden Drum, Mad Stars, Clio Health, Golden Hammer, Red Apple, KIAF, Ad Black Sea, Creativity Awards, White Square, Summit Awards, Popok, PIAF, Idea, Red Jolbors, as well as a Cannes Lions National Diploma (Press Lions, 2012) and Best of Central Asia (AdAsia).

Key Clients in Career

Samsung, Lexus, Toyota, Mars (Snickers, Twix), KFC, Hardee’s, Costa Coffee, Krispy Kreme, Henkel, Nissan, Pernod Ricard (Absolut, Olmeca), Schwarzkopf Professional, Efes, PMI (IQOS), National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan, Shinhan Bank, Bank Center Credit, Innisfree, Astana Motos.

Before advertising, I spent five years in print & publishing, VFX, and film post-production. I also hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, strengthening my ability to merge technology and creativity in innovative ways.