John Payne

John Payne is an accomplished advertising professional with extensive experience in creative leadership. Currently serving as Executive Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi since May 2010, John manages the national and retail business for Toyota USA and oversees creative teams in Dallas and Los Angeles. Prior to this role, John was a Creative Director at Siltanen and Partners, where innovative approaches to advertising were explored. John's career also includes a significant tenure at tbwa/chiat/day, collaborating with prestigious brands and renowned figures like Lee Clow, and an earlier position as an Art Director at The Richards Group, where foundational skills in advertising were developed under the mentorship of industry leaders. John holds a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing from Western Kentucky University and attended Texas A&M University-Commerce.