UNIFY CREATIVE DIRECTORS
An international network of creative directors across the world who are passionate about change.
FOR CREATIVE DIRECTORS WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE INDUSTRY FOR THE BETTER
Congratulations. You’re reading this because you’ve been shortlisted to apply for a seat at one of our International Creative Director Round Table sessions.
What is it?
A place for Creative Directors to meet with other Creative Directors who are passionate about changing the industry for the better.
We host a series of round table sessions across the year to create industry solutions to transform the working lives of Creative Directors.
How do we do it?
We ask a series of questions to identify what the major challenges are for Creative Directors in a post 2020 world. The questions are designed to discover what solutions are needed to help create a better future for you, your colleagues, your organisation and the industry.
Through our strategists, coaches, mentors, management consultants and operational specialists we design solutions to solve these problems.
Who is it for and why?
Interest has come from Creative Directors at different ages and stages of life. From agencies, brands and independant freelancers, to creative directors of the future.
All have one thing in common, they want to see positive and progressive change in there personal, professional and business lives. They want to be seen as they really are. As future innovators, smart thinkers and influencers for of real, tangible and sustainable change for the industry.
What are the opportunities?
There will be an opportunity for relevant members to join the UNIFY Creative Directors Council. Playing a key role in shaping the future of our industry wide solutions and systems to make a better industry for all This opportunity will be introduced to members who demonstrate the qualities we look for; an open mind, a passion for change, willingness to learn and respect for all people and opinions.
When is the next session?
Once you have submitted your application and been accepted you’ll be contacted when an upcoming event is taking place that matches your profile.
Where are the sessions held?
Our sessions are held in person at exclusive event spaces and online.
OUR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
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Sarah Jenkins
Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
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Beth Freedman
CEO, DentsuX
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Sam Hawkey
CEO, AMV BBDO
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Oona King
VP, Diversity & Inclusion, Snapchat
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Serhat Ekinici
Managing Director, UNITE OMG
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Ivy Martinez
Lead Diversity Business Partner, Google.
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Nancy Lengthorn
Chief Diversity Officer, Omnicom Media Group
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Mat Goff
CEO, adam&eveDDB
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How do our members describe UNIFY?
What’s the process to apply?
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Step 1
Register your interest in featuring at one of our future round table sessions.
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Step 2
You’ll receive an application form to complete. A few simple questions about your hopes, dreams and aspirations for yourself and for other Creative Directors.
You may find these questions helpful in framing your own thinking and they may crystallise new thought ideas or clarify some of you own thoughts as you answer the questions. These questions will also help us to get to know you better and how being part of this can benefit you.
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Step 3
You’ll receive invites to relevant events, round table sessions or collaborations based on your application.
The time for change is now.
“My mum taught me two things: the first is that if you have a positive mental attitude you can get 10-15% more out of yourself and those around you. The second is that you make your own luck, and that’s what Ashley and Charles are all about. That’s the kind of infectious feeling that we all get from being a part of UNIFY Creative. That’s why this group has attracted the types of people that it has. If you look around at those here today, I’m also seeing a lot of new faces, who I don’t see on the panels all the time. That’s what makes this interesting to me. UNIFY Creative is bringing a genuinely different perspective.”
— Sam Hawkey, CEO, AMV BBDO
“Charles and Ashley do a terrific job of getting a great line-up of people together to debate these issues. There is a really strong desire from everybody that I meet in the industry to make this industry as good as it possibly can be and forums like this are very important. The more that we talk and share problems, the more likely we are to get to the right solutions.”
— Stephen Woodford, CEO, Advertising Association
“You’re with people who are like-minded, who are working in the same industry and want to represent the creative industries, but also who want to do something that makes change.
“Personally I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to have my voice amplified. To make a change you need to be part of a group that does so. We have the right people and the right opportunity.”