In work three things matter to me:

Open-ness  -  It gets you into trouble. It gets you out of trouble. It causes confrontation. It solves problems. It saves time. It breeds trust. It creates great work.

Execution -  A good idea is only a good idea if it is produced in an engaging relevant and memorable way.

Entrepreneurial Spirit  -  It gets things done.

Over the years I have had the good fortune to work for and learn from some of the greats in our industry – Paul Arden, Steve Henry, Alex Taylor, David Droga and Graham Fink.

I love mistakes. Mistakes have an immediacy when made in the execution of an idea. They almost always lead to a more memorable solution.

But after more than 30 years, the biggest kick of all still comes when something you are working on gets people talking.

Experience overview

180 AMSTERDAM
July 2016 - Present
ECD (2021)

MSSM&
July 2015 – 2018
Creative Consultant

180 AMSTERDAM
July 2011 – July 2015
CD

HMDG
April 2009 – June 2011
Partner (ECD 2010)

M&C SAATCHI, JWT, ADAM & EVE
June 2008 – March 2009
Freelance Art Director/CD

LEITH LONDON
October 2001 – May 2008
Founder/ Creative Partner

SAATCHI & SAATCHI
December 1999 – September 2001
Joint Head of Art & Board Director

HOWELL HENRY CHALDECOTT LURY & PARTNERS
January 1998 – November 1999
Art Director/Head of Art

SAATCHI & SAATCHI
October 1987 – December 1997
Art Director (Board Director 1996)

Awards

ECD 180 Amsterdam
Epica 2022 DHL - KEEP UP WITH THE CLICKS Silver: Online/Mobile services
One Show 2022 - KEEP UP WITH THE CLICKS Shortlist: Writing
D&AD 2022 - KEEP UP WITH THE CLICKS In Book: Editing & Visual Effects
Epica 2022 DHL - BOND Silver: Corporate Image, Post Prod & Visual Effects, Bronze: Music
Clios 2022 DHL - BOND Silver: Direction
Eurobest 2022 DHL - BOND Finalist
Cannes 2022 DHL - BOND Finalist: Consumer Services
One Show 2022 DHL - BOND Shortlist: Cinematography & Prod Design
British Arrows 2022 DHL - BOND Finalist: Cinematography & Prod Design

ECD Leith London
Creative Circle ’04 – CARLING EXTRA COLD Best Multimedia: Bronze
Creative Circle ’04 – CARLING EXTRA COLD Best Multimedia: Bronze
D&AD ’03 – CARLING (Ladder, Chair, Door) TV Campaign: In Book
Creative Circle ’02 – MARIE CLAIRE Best Radio Campaign: Bronze
Creative Circle ’04 – CARLING EXTRA COLD Best 20”: Bronze
Creative Circle ’04 – CARLING EXTRA COLD Best Multimedia: Bronze
Campaign Poster ’03 – CARLING EXTRA COLD (Video): Silver Nomination
D&AD ’02 – LEITH LONDON IDENTITY Corporate Identity: Silver

Art Director/Writer
Creative Circle ’00 – BISTO (Sunday Lunch 30”): Silver
British Arrows ’00 – BISTO (Sunday Lunch) Best 30” Commercial: Silver
British Arrows ’00 – BISTO (No Gravy) Best 30”Commercial: Bronze
CANNES ’00 – BISTO (No Gravy 30”): Bronze
CANNES ’00 – BISTO (Sunday Lunch 30”): Bronze
British Arrows ’00 – NURSING RECRUITMENT (TV 90” Karen): Silver
CANNES ’99 – NURSING RECRUITMENT (TV 90” Karen): Silver
D&AD ’99 – NURSING RECRUITMENT TV 90″ Direct Response: In Book
Creative Circle ’98 – STILL TANGO Radio Campaign: Silver
Creative Circle ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Best press campaign: Silver
Creative Circle ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Best press individual: Silver
Campaign Press ’98 – SAATCHI & SAATCHI Most Successful Agency: Gold
(Nursing Recruitment 2 Golds, 4 Silvers, 6 Bronzes)
Campaign Press ’98 SAATCHI & SAATCHI Most Successful Agency in National Newspapers: Silver (Nursing Recruitment 4 Silvers, 6 Bronzes)
Campaign Press ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Campaign: Gold
Campaign Press ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Individual: Gold (Clear)
Campaign Press ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Direct Response: Silver
Campaign Press ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Best ad in Financial Press: Silver
Campaign Press ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Best Typography: Silver
ONE SHOW ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Individual: Silver (Clear)
ONE SHOW ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Campaign: Silver
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Art Direction Campaign: Silver
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Copy Campaign: Silver
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Best Press Campaign: Silver
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Art Direction Individual: Silver Nomination
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Copy Individual: Silver Nomination
D&AD ’98 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Direct Marketing Campaign: Silver Nomination
CANNES ’97 – NURSING RECRUITMENT Press Campaign: Gold
D&AD ’97 ARMY – (Help) Art Direction: In Book
D&AD ’97 ARMY – (Campaign) Mixed Media: Silver
D&AD ’96 ARMY – (Plumber) Art Direction: In Book
Campaign Press ’95 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Nothing) Best Travel Ad: Silver
Campaign Press ’95 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Nothing) Best Press Ad: Silver
Campaign Press ’95 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Nothing) Best Writing: Silver Nomination
Creative Circle ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Jersey) Press: Gold
Campaign Press ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (2 Minutes) Best Travel Ad: Silver
Campaign Press ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (2 Minutes) Best Press Ad: Silver
Campaign Press ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (2 Minutes) Best Typography: Silver
Campaign Press ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (2 Minutes) Best Writing: Silver
D&AD ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Jersey) Best Copy: Silver Nomination
D&AD ’94 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (2 Minutes) Press: In Book
Campaign Poster ’94 – SILK CUT (Director’s Chair): Silver Nomination
Campaign Poster ‘94 – SILK CUT (Director’s Chair): Silver Nomination
CANNES ’94 – SILK CUT (Director’s Chair) Posters: Bronze
Campaign Poster ’93 – BRITISH AIRWAYS (Zig-Zag): Silver Nomination
CANNES ’94 – SILK CUT (Penknife) Posters: Silver
Campaign Press ’93 – SILK CUT (Penknife) Photography: Silver Nomination
Campaign Poster ’93 – SILK CUT (Penknife) Best Tobacco: Silver Nomination