PORTOROZ, SLOVENIA — The Golden Drum has officially welcomed Eka Ruola, Chief Creative Officer and Chairman of Finland’s Nitro Group, as the newest member of its Hall of Fame, which is comprised of a selected group of visionaries and dreamers who have fought courageously and passionately for the progress of the creative industry and beyond.
Established in 2010, the Hall of Fame celebrates those who have influenced our creative minds and souls through their professional careers and personal life. Creative leaders who have inspired and motivated the industry and who now guide it to move forward.
Eka commented, “I’m extremely happy, humbled, and proud to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame of Golden Drum. This festival truly has a unique soft spot in my heart. My first ever international jury duty happened there, and over the years, Golden Drum has remained close by in many ways.
“Golden Drum gathers people from a region with very similar challenges across countries. We always happen to find a magical togetherness with the delegates and the wonderful professionals of the festival itself. It has always been very special. Golden Drum’s passion for creativity in all its forms and the cultivation of this industry has always been very appealing to me.”
He added, “This nomination is a tremendous honor. The people in the Hall of Fame are truly exceptional with outstanding career journeys. Naturally, what makes this very emotional for me is to join there with my former Chairman, the late Ami Hasan, the giant on whose shoulders I had the privilege to stand on for many years,”
Throughout his career, Eka has demonstrated significant support for the industry and has shown great leadership. With the aim of making a significant contribution to the development of the industry and the wider society as well, he has always placed creativity at the forefront.
He has been a valued mentor for many young creatives who have entered the advertising industry. His passion is to build a strong next generation of creatives who will not only strive to be the best creatives but will also understand the importance of the strategic business side.
The Golden Drum Festival has a special place in Eka’s heart. Throughout his career, he has sat on the jury and been a speaker twice. He has won a Grand Prix and multiple Gold and Silver Drums. In the last year, Eka has also helped shape the B2B group in the Creative Business Excellence section of the festival’s competition.
Golden Drum Festival will be held from October 09 to 10 at the Grand Hotel Bernardin, Portorož, Slovenia. Golden Drum Competition is open for entries.
