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Co-founder of Exceptional Alien.I bring over two decades of creative & strategic leadership experience in global markets while living in Sydney, New York, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With a passion for driving innovation, my work with global brands is known for enduring platform solutions that engage and inspire audiences.An alumni of Central Saint Martins College of the Arts, London, my journey has led me to professional roles including Executive Creative Director and Managing Partner, where I’ve delivered world-class solutions for brands at the intersection of technology, culture, and business. My career recognition includes winning two Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Media Innovation, One Show Entertainment Best of Show, Webby Award for Best Use of Social Media, and induction into the Clio Awards Hall of Fame. Thanks to great people and teams our work has featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, CNN, USA Today, Mashable, and TechCrunch.As an industry contributor I have judged the Cannes Lions Titanium & Integrated and Film Awards, Clio Awards, Facebook Creative Studio Awards, London International Awards, Dubai LYNX and AWARD, spoken at the United Nations, Facebook, Cannes Lions, Semi Permanent, Dubai Lynx Festival and The Design Conference and mentored students at Western Sydney University.