Rich Staplehurst

Rich Staplehurst has extensive work experience in various creative roles. Rich is currently working as a Creative Director (Consultant) for KidsKnowBest since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Creator/Author for Rupert Regis & Rich'sMagical Bookshop, where they created original storybooks and audiobooks for young people. Rich also ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for this project.

From 2021 to 2023, Rich served as the Creative Director, EMEA at EssenceMediacom UK, where they led a team responsible for delivering high-quality creative work for clients. Rich also held the position of Creative Director, Google EMEA at Media Futures Group during the same period, where they supported and delivered creative excellence for Google's products.

In 2021, they worked as a Creative Director at Katlist, where they produced social-first campaigns and managed partnerships with top-tier creator talent. Prior to this, Rich held the position of Head of Creative/Strategy at Paradise from 2017 to 2020.

Before that, they worked as a Creative Director at Latimer from 2016 to 2017, and as Creative Partnerships at Official Charts Company from 2015 to 2016.

Earlier in their career, Rich worked as a Senior Creative Partnerships at IGN Entertainment from 2014 to 2015, and as a Creative Solutions Director at Dennis from 2010 to 2014.

Throughout their career, Rich has demonstrated a strong creative talent and proven success in delivering engaging and innovative projects within the creative industry.

Rich Staplehurst completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Scriptwriting for Screen and Stage at Regent's University London from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2009, Rich attended the University of Chichester and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) degree in Performing Arts. The field of study for the BA Hons degree included Contemporary Theatre, Creative Writing, Devised Theatre, Directing, and Company Management.

In addition to these academic degrees, Rich Staplehurst also obtained a certification as a CIM MCIM Member from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing in March 2021.