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SIMON PARKIN

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • ABOUT
  • WORK
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“Simon is an

award-winning,

‘BIG IDEAS’ creative leader. Instantly likeable, quick witted with the power to turn a boardroom. A true creative asset.”

Justin Pahl Chairman AMV BBDO

Most Creative Directors have a lane. I've never stayed in one.
Cannes-winning, social-first work across every category, every medium, every market at the world's best agencies: BBH, Wieden+Kennedy, Saatchi & Saatchi, AMV BBDO, Ogilvy, adam&eveDDB, Grey and M+C Saatchi. Handpicked at critical moments to lead the work that matters most - flagship accounts, high-stakes pitches and brand transformations that had to deliver commercially, not just creatively.

The result: 360 social-first campaigns that move culture and the numbers.
From sports stars to FMCG, retail, travel, automotive, property, fashion, beauty, healthcare, gaming and financial services. With a particular strength in celebrity and influencer-led work.

I've led departments, directed awarded commercials, won big pitches, built teams and partnered directly with CEOs and CMOs across Europe, North America, MENA and APAC. I'm a Writer/Art Director with an eye for craft and integrate AI into creative workflows to make better work faster.


Recent award-winning social-first work:

• McDonald's World Cup - 500M+ reach across 38 markets, Cannes Lions

• Expedia "Travel Yourself Interesting" - +43% sales growth, Cannes Lions

• Yas Island "Roll Like Ryan Reynolds" - 21M views, 20%+ growth

• McLaren F1 x Lando Norris - 10M views

• Kia x Rafa Nadal - 7M engagements, Australian Open

• Woolworths brand reset - from -8% to +20% Christmas growth, restoring market leadership

• Absolut Vodka pitch win - new bottle launch, London Fashion Week

• Santander global pitch win - $40M across 47 markets

• Multiple Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show and Clio awards

CONTACT

T: +44 (0)7990 545519
E:  sparkin999@gmail.com