Jason Williams Email & Phone Number

Jason is currently Head of Creative Excellence at Publicis Groupe, APAC, tasked with elevating the creative output of the Groupe’s most significant clients across the region. He was previously Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Australia, where he led the agency with an entrepreneurial culture and progressive creativity. Passionate about business transformation and design thinking, Jason enjoys helping brands navigate the ever-changing communications landscape. Under his leadership, Leo Burnett Australia had an enviable new business record, and is now one of the world's most creative agencies, delivering highly acclaimed projects like One House, Reword, #MyFamilyCan, BYO Cup Day, plus many more.In 2023, Jason has already gained significant recognition winning multiple Spikes GP’s, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio, and Award awards. In 2022, he won the coveted Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Innovation, was ranked #1 in Australia, and #23 globally in the WARC 100 Most Effective Campaigns, and Leo Burnett ranked as the #3 Most Creative Asia-Pacific Agency at Spikes Asia, receiving 2 Grand Prix’s for Innovation and Integrated. In 2021, Leo Burnett Australia was honoured with being #3 Cannes Lions Regional Agency of the Decade (Pacific). With an impressive GP tally of multiple Cannes Lions including the inaugural GP for Good, gold D&AD pencils, GP One Show, and numerous Spikes and Adfest Grand Prix’s. Jason has also won over 750 awards, and his work is frequently showcased at Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio, SXSW, Webby's, Spikes, Effies, and AWARD, establishing himself as a consistent creative trailblazer.As a respected figure in the creative community, he has judged Cannes Lions Festival three times and D&AD twice, plus every other major global award show. He’s also served as a jury president at industry festivals including Spikes and Adfest, further solidifying his influence and expertise. Jason currently sits on the Publicis APAC MEA Regional Creative Council and was an integral member of Leo Burnett’s Global Creative Council for 15+ years.Passionate about nurturing future leaders, Jason founded the YoungGuns International Advertising Award, a festival designed to foster young creative talent. Recognised globally for celebrating under-30 creative leaders and influencers, YoungGuns pioneered the "youth award show" format.When he’s not working, Jason spends time with his family or searches out a mountain to bike or hike.jasewilliams.net

Listed skills include Creative Direction, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, and 17 others.

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