• ABOUT
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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

ECD with a track record of culturally famous, 360 social-first work at BBH, Wieden+Kennedy, Saatchi & Saatchi, AMV BBDO, Grey, Ogilvy, TBWA and most recently M+C Saatchi.

Specialist in building Cannes-winning 360 brand platforms that drive measurable commercial growth - with deep expertise in integrating AI into creative departments and workflows.

Repeatedly brought in by the world’s best agencies at critical moments to lead flagship accounts, win major pitches and drive brand transformation across Europe, MENA and APAC.

Trusted partner to CEOs and CMOs. I lead by example, always commercially driven, collaborative and take the view that it costs nothing to be nice. In my experience, that's how you earn trust from clients and get teams to go the extra mile for you. I'm a Writer/Art Director with an eye for craft.


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