Josh Okun Email & Phone Number

London, London, Gb

As the Chief Innovation Officer at Gravity Global, I lead the strategic vision and execution in the realms of strategy, go-to-market initiatives, and product development. My current focus is on supporting the integration of seven acquisitions, transforming them into a singular, integrated brand-to-demand agency. This involves positioning strategy and go-to-market teams at the forefront of our service delivery model, ensuring that our approach is cohesive, client-centric and results oriented.Central to my role is fostering a culture of collaboration and strategic thinking. I am dedicated to driving innovation across the organization, with a particular emphasis on embracing AI technologies and developing SaaS products. These initiatives are key to our transformation into a digital-first agency, enhancing our service delivery experience for all customers.Working alongside our amazing team, I am actively involved in supporting complex markets such as economic development, aerospace and defense, technology, healthcare, finance, and mobility. My goal is to leverage our deep expertise and empower our teams to deliver innovative approaches that achieve exceptional results and value to our clients, setting new benchmarks in the industry.Clients: Michigan Economic Development Corporation | NVIDIA | Midfirst Bank | Bell Helicopters | American Rheinmetall | American Heart Association | Nemours Children's Hospital

With a robust speaking career that spans over 18 years, I have established myself as a venerated voice in the realms of creativity, marketing, innovation, and global delivery. Since 2005, my journey has taken me across continents and into the heart of some of the world's most dynamic cities - Tokyo, Chicago, New York, Houston, and Las Vegas.My expertise and insights have been sought after by industry leaders and prestigious organizations. I've had the honor of contributing to panels and events hosted by Adweek, the American Advertising Federation (AAF), Magnet Global Agency Network, Harvard Club, iMedia, among others. These collaborations have not only enriched my professional journey but also allowed me to share my knowledge and experience with diverse audiences, ranging from budding professionals to industry veterans.At the core of my speaking engagements is a commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in marketing. My approach blends practical knowledge with forward-thinking strategies, equipping attendees with the tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving business landscape.Connect with me to explore how my expertise can add value to your next event or panel discussion.

Houston, Texas, Us

As President of 9thWonder, I spearheaded the agency's emergence from the pandemic, leading to the most successful two years in the agency's last decade. My tenure was marked by significant achievements including establishing the most diverse leadership team in the company's history and enforcing pay equity across all departments.We achieved substantial business growth, evidenced by significant new client acquisitions such as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, where our focus was on driving business and talent growth in Michigan. Another notable success was supporting Bell in securing a groundbreaking contract from the U.S. Army for the V-280 aircraft under the FLRAA program, valued at over 70 billion dollars.A pivotal moment in my leadership was the collaborative effort with our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) that culminated in the strategic sale of 9thWonder to a global independent agency. This move not only underscored our collective success but also led to my transition to the role of Chief Innovation Officer at the new entity, where I now oversee Strategy, Go-to-Market, and Product Development.

Houston, Texas, Us

In my role as Managing Partner, Head of Product Delivery, I was instrumental in transforming the landscape of our agency following the acquisition of four agencies across the country. My primary responsibility was leading the integration of these new entities into a cohesive, unified business.One of my key initiatives was orchestrating a strategic offsite session, which played a crucial role in developing a unified agency vision, strategy, and operating model. This session was pivotal in shaping the creation of a single, integrated business entity from the previously disparate agencies.My leadership extended across various practice areas including strategy, creative, social, digital, and production. I successfully integrated these diverse areas into a unified team, facilitating seamless operations across different geographies. This integration was vital in enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional service to our clients, ensuring consistency and quality across all points of contact.Throughout my tenure, my focus was not only on the integration of different teams and geographies but also on fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. The result was a more streamlined, efficient, and effective agency, capable of delivering superior results for our clients.

Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Bringing ideas to life in the most interesting, innovative, and measurable ways possible.

Co-Chair of the Media/Creative Convergence Summit in Chicago. A three-day event aimed at connecting media and creative in thoughtful discussion about where the world is heading and how the two will converge.

Houston, Tx, Us

New York, New York, Us

Member of the screening committee for the IAB MIXX Awards

Sydney, Au

Advisory board member for iMedia's first conference centered around data-driven creativity. My responsibilities included, providing insights into relevant discussion topics, identify key speakers, craft conference interaction formats, and moderation of discussions.

Co-Lead the digital discipline within FKM. Focusing on digital strategy, team building, creative and development.New Business DevelopmentClient Relationship BuildingBusiness StrategyDigital Strategy/DevelopmentCurrent and Emerging TrendsContent ProgramsCreative LeadershipUser EngagementSocial Presence and CommunicationsMobileLead GenerationTracking & Analytics - MeasurementE-CommerceB to BE-Mail Marketing

FWA website judge

Kansas City, Mo, Us

London, Uk, Gb

Website design, creative lead of certain programs, IA

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Website design and development, online ad campaign design and development. Worked with a team as well as clients from the idea stage all the way through the production of many creative pieces.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Pre-press production work. I became a master at separating files and preparing cards for special printing processes.

Lawrence, Ks, Us

I worked at the KU computer center for a year helping folks connect to the internet and navigate computers. The original iMac came out while I was working there. It was a big deal to have a computer with internet capabilities built in to the computer as a standard.

Fine Arts

Multimedia Technology

Communication Design