Sam Shepherd

Sam Shepherd is a highly accomplished Chief Creative Officer at Uncommon Creative Studio, recognized as Fast Company’s #1 Most Innovative Agency in the World since September 2023. Prior to this role, Sam served as EVP and Global Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett from June 2020 to September 2023, leading major global brands such as Maker’s Mark and Powerade, and securing multiple prestigious awards including D&AD Black Pencils and a Cannes Titanium Lion. Sam's prior experience includes serving as Executive Creative Director at 360i, where significant wins included Cannes Grand Prix and D&AD Yellow Pencil accolades, as well as Creative Director at Deutsch and Associate Creative Director at DDB New York. Education was completed at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications.