Dörte Spengler-Ahrens Takes Over as Chair of the ADCE Executive Committee
The chairwoman of Jung von Matt is taking over from Alexander Schill and aims to further develop the Art Directors Club of Europe as a leading platform for European creative excellence.
Dörte Spengler-Ahrens Takes Over as Chair of the ADCE from Alexander Schill
Dörte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman of Jung von Matt, has been appointed the new president of the Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE). She will serve in this role for the next three years, succeeding Alexander Schill, Global Chief Creative Officer of the Serviceplan Group, whose tenure, according to the ADCE, had a significant impact on the organization. The combination of her role at Jung von Matt and her involvement with the ADCE is expected to give the association new momentum.
New Awards Structure Aims to Broaden Participation
One of the first measures under the new president is a revised awards structure. Eligibility for the ADCE Awards is being expanded: In the future, all entries that have been submitted to competitions organized by ADCE member clubs or selected European partner organizations will be eligible—regardless of whether they received local awards. According to the announcement, this is intended to better reflect the diversity of the European creative landscape.
«My hope is that the ADCE Award will become the most prestigious, recognized, and relevant award in Europe,» Dörte Spengler-Ahrens is quoted as saying in the press release. «I will do everything in my power to achieve and maintain this status.»
Partnership with The One Club for Creativity to Continue
Under Schill’s leadership, the ADCE completed its merger with The One Club for Creativity. According to the press release, this partnership has opened the door for European creatives to a broader international network, as well as new opportunities for growth, recognition, and collaboration. Dörte Spengler-Ahrens is set to further expand this collaboration.
Among its stated priorities are also increasing the representation of women in creative leadership positions and promoting a more diverse and inclusive industry. The 35th edition of the ADCE Awards is now open for entries; submissions will be accepted through September 25, 2025.
For more information about the ADCE Awards and the submission process, please visit the association's website: https://www.adceurope.org
