The leader of our very large, talented and diverse pack, John is the Chief Executive Officer of Design Bridge and Partners worldwide. A passionate advocate for the power of design and communication in all its forms, he steers our international growth, our unique offer and our diverse client relationships with both intuition and intelligence. With his combination of advertising, branding, and design expertise, John is uniquely placed to take both an inside and outside point of view on a brand’s needs, and that inspires confidence in clients and colleagues alike.
John’s career began in the advertising industry, working for world-famous agencies including Lowe Howard-Spink and Publicis with a diverse range of clients including automotive, telecommunications and FMCG, before joining Design Bridge and Partners in 2004.
Appointed Chief Operating Officer at the beginning of 2016, John became Chief Executive Officer at the start of 2017, and helped guide Design Bridge and Partners in joining the WPP family. John has also played a significant role in establishing our studios in New York and Shanghai.
Whether at home in leafy South London or in the skyscrapers of Singapore, John somehow manages to be ever-present for every one of our Design Bridge and Partners studios, keeping our focus, curiosity and creativity energized and engaged, whatever the challenge.
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