With two decades of experience, Birger Linke has made significant contributions as a creative and marketer, working with leading agencies like Springer & Jacoby, Saatchi & Saatchi, and JWT, and co-founding TBWA\Vietnam and the headphone startup Lynxsonic. As the current Group Creative Director at Hylink, he manages high-profile projects, including VW. Birger’s interdisciplinary work across advertising, digital, and design has garnered him over 150 awards, including a Gold at Cannes and the first D&AD for Vietnam. His campaigns, notably the “TransMariner” for the Singapore Navy and Coca-Cola’s “Olympic Beat,” have achieved global recognition, with the latter reaching 400 million views in a month. A recognized thought leader, Birger Lonke serves on the advisory council of the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, and has been ranked in Creativepool’s “Top 25 Inspiring & Influential Art Directors.” His design consultancy, focusing on healthcare, launched a reusable mask that garnered international awards, including a Red Dot, and is featured in prestigious museum collections. A member of D&AD, Cannes Lion’s 1954, and The Design Society, Singapore, Birger Linke has judged at several international awards. Beyond his professional pursuits, he lectures across Asia and holds a Private Pilot License, showcasing his diverse interests and commitment to both design and innovation.
Grand Jury Member of the Design Skill Awards 2024
Birger Linke
Executive Creative Director
VML
Germany