HELLO

I was born in London England. As a child I would write and draw constantly. I always wanted to tell stories. 

My advertising story began at Ogilvy London, and after a few years I made my way across the Pond to join their New York office.

For many happy years I worked on a variety of accounts, but American Express was the one that really defined my time there.

Then, one day out of the blue there was a major plot twist. Wieden and Kennedy called me and invited me to join their Portland office. 

I pinched myself a few times and headed to the airport. You just don’t turn down an offer like that.

My time in Portland was an incredible experience, and I learned a lot about creativity, humility, perspiration and precipitation. I also got to tell stories for clients from Minneapolis all the way to Tokyo.

After a few years of “Plaidvertising” McCann called me home to New York to run one of their biggest pieces of business. I helped them grow it further but was also lucky enough to work on accounts across the building.

My time at McCann was very rewarding and awarded, but now I have turned the page once again.

I am currently Freelancing, and excited about the new stories I get to tell.

EXPERIENCE

Present:

Freelance Creative Director/Writer

2015-2022:

McCann New York/Executive Creative Director

2013-2015:

Freelance Creative Director/Writer

2011-2013:

Wieden+Kennedy Portland/Creative Director

1997-2011

Ogilvy & Mather New York/Creative Director

1993-1997

Ogilvy & Mather New York/Copywriter

1987-1993

Ogilvy & Mather London/Art Director

EDUCATION

1985-1987

Leicester Polytechnic/ Bachelor of Arts Degree Graphic Design.

1983-1984

Ravensbourne University London Foundation Art/Art Studies Diploma

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Emmy Awards

Emmy Award -1

Nominations- 3

Cannes Lions

Grand Prix-1

Gold- 3

Silver-8

Bronze-7

One Show

Gold-4

Silver-4

Bronze-4

Merit-9

D&AD

Yellow Pencil-1

Graphite Pencil-2

Wood Pencil-10

CLIO’S

Gold-1

Silver-2

Shortlist-2

London International Awards

Grand LIA-1

Gold-7

Silver-9

Bronze-6

Art Directors Club

Gold Cube-1

AICP

Copywriting-2

Dialogue/Monologue-1

Art Direction-1

Humor-1

Branded Content-1

Public Service Announcement-1

Editorial-2

Original Music-1

Humor-1

Effie Awards

Gold-1

Silver-2

Finalist-5