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Hi.

I’m passionate about crafting beautiful work that delivers real results, with over 20 years’ experience across multiple agencies, brands, channels, industries and technologies. 

From CRM and CX through to advertising, integrated, content and social, I've led multidisciplinary teams for global, EMEA and UK brands of all shapes and sizes. Delivering multiple award-winning B2B and B2C campaigns at shows including D&AD, Cannes, The DMAs, The Caples and The Drum.


I’ve also helped win Campaign Agency of the Year four times across three different agencies. Like a copywriting Clarence Seedorf.​

I was a mentor for both the Jolt Academy and the Creative Equals 'Creative Comeback' programme for several years. ​​I've also judged various categories at the DMA Awards, D&AD, Creative Circle, Cannes Young Lions and The Chip Shop Awards.

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Outside of work, I tend to be found either running down country lanes and trails or running around after my children. Rarely at the same time.

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Shiny objects 🏆

I'm proud to have won over 50 awards across lots of different projects for lots of different clients. Some as the creative, some as the CD or ECD. All through a lot of blood, sweat and (occasional) tears.

Wood Pencil

D&AD Awards / Graphic Design - Motion Design

Gold

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year
 

​Campaign Big / Print
The DMA Awards / Best Design or Art Direction
The DMA Awards / Best Loyalty or CRM Programme
The DMA Awards / Best Use of Unaddressed Print

The DMA Awards / IT & Telecommunications

The DMA Awards / IT & Telecommunications

The Drum B2B Awards / Best Digital Campaign
The Drum Design Awards / Motion Craft Design

The Drum MOMA Awards / Relationship Building & CRM

NMA Awards / Special Award for Technological Innovation

Engagement & Loyalty Awards / Best Marketing Campaign

OTC Awards / DM Campaign of the Year

Silver

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

ANA B2 Awards / Integrated Marketing Program: Large Enterprise

BIMA Awards / Digital Product Development
BIMA Awards / Health & Wellness

The Caples / PR

Creative Circle / Best Direct Campaign
Creative Circle / Direct Craft - Best Use of Design for Positive Change

The DMA Awards / Best Design or Art Direction

The DMA Awards / Best Thoughtful Campaign
The DMA Awards / Best Use of Film, Video or Moving Image
The DMA Awards / Best Use of New Technology
The DMA Awards / Charity
The DMA Awards / Public Sector

The Drum Design Awards / Moving Imagery Design

The Drum Digital Experience Awards / Health & Wellness
The Drum Social Purpose Awards / Best Social Media Campaign

IVCA

Mobile Content Awards

The One Show / Craft - Writing​

Bronze

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

Campaign Awards / Customer Engagement Agency of the Year

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BIMA Awards / Technology of the Year

Cannes Lions / Direct

The Caples / Direct Mail

ClearChannel Outdoor Media Awards / National Social Impact

Creative Circle / Best Charity or Public Service Direct Campaign

Creative Pool Awards / Animation
Creative Pool Awards / Direct Mail

Creative Pool Awards / Social Good

The DMA Awards / Best Creative Solution
The DMA Awards / Best Customer Acquisition
The DMA Awards / Best Customer Journey

The DMA Awards / Best Data Strategy

The DMA Awards / Best Design or Art Direction

The DMA Awards / Best Integrated

The DMA Awards / IT & Telecommunications

The DMA Awards / Best Launch

The DMA Awards / Best Loyalty or CRM Programme
The DMA Awards / Best Use of Mail

The DMA Awards / Best Writing

The DMA Awards / Utilities & Telecommunications

The Drum B2B Awards / Creative Innovation

IPA Effectiveness Awards

Shortlist

​Campaign Digital​​

The Caples / Ambient, Gorilla or Outdoor​

The Caples / Not For Profit
The Caples / Traditional Media

The Caples / Writing for Direct

The Caples / Not For Profit

The Clios / Integrated Campaign - Public Service

Creative Pool Awards / COVID

Creative Pool Awards / Integrated

The DMA Awards / Charity

The DMA Awards / Best Customer Journey

The DMA Awards / Best Digital Performance

The DMA Awards / Best Email

The DMA Awards / Best Loyalty or CRM Programme

The DMA Awards / Best Technology

The DMA Awards / Best Use of Out of Home

The DMA Awards / Best Use of Mobile or Connected Devices

The DMA Awards / Best GDPR Communication

The DMA Awards / Best Brand Building Campaign

The DMA Awards / Utilities & Telecommunications 

The DMA Awards / Utilities & Telecommunications

The DMA Awards / Best Writing

The DMA Awards / Best Writing

The Drum B2B Awards / Best Content Marketing Campaign
The Drum B2B Awards / Best Digital Campaign

The Drum Social Purpose Awards / Best Integrated Campaign

Effie Awards MENA / B2B Product & Services

Eurobest / Breakthrough on a Budget

Financial Services Forum / Agency of the Year

Gerety Awards / Alternative

LIAs / Production & Post-production - Remote Production

Mobile Entertainment Awards

The One Show / Innovation in Lockdown

OTC Awards

Shorty Awards / Best PSA

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