Scarpelli named Cannes judge

LONDON - Spikes 2007 jury chairman Bob Scarpelli, global chairman and chief creative officer, DDB Worldwide, has been appointed Cannes Lions 2007 film and press jury president.

In his 30-year career at DDB, Scarpelli (pictured) has picked up awards at all the major shows, most notably claiming the film Grand Prix in 2000 for the Budweiser 'Whassup' campaign and consecutive radio Grand Prix for 'Real Men of Genius'.

Scarpelli will lead a star-studded panel of international creatives at this year's Spikes, held in Bali from 25 to 27 April.