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