Gavin Simpson has extensive experience in the advertising industry, holding various leadership positions. Currently, they serve as the Executive Creative Director at BBDO Guerrero, where they drive the agency's creative product and develops its capabilities to meet global standards. Prior to this, Gavin was the Chief Creative Officer at The Fortuna.co from 2020 to 2021. Gavin also worked as a Film Director from 2018 to 2019. At Ogilvy, Gavin held multiple roles, including Chief Creative Officer from 2010 to 2018, where they defined the creative vision for the agency and provided leadership at all levels. Gavin also served as Executive Creative Director from 2007 to 2009, revitalizing the agency and winning notable accounts. Before that, they held the position of Executive Creative Director from 2005 to 2007, where they emphasized continuous improvement and raised creative standards in the industry.
Gavin Simpson's education history includes a Diploma in Graphic Design from the Malaysian Institute of Art, obtained between 1988 and 1990. In terms of recent experiences, they have worked as a Tutor/Mentor/Guest Speaker at the University of Indonesia and The One Academy in 2019, as well as a Guest Speaker at The One Academy, The Alice Smith School, and Hyper Island in different years. Additionally, they obtained a High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from St. Francis Institution, Malacca between 1981 and 1985. Furthermore, Gavin has obtained a certification in Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization from LinkedIn, although the specific date is not provided.
March, 2022 - present