50 + SHORTLISTS
Also picked up at Cannes across the years.
1000’s
Of late night pub sessions spent in search of genuinely original ideas with my creative teams, that have helped achieve pretty much all of the above.
100 +
The number of creatives teams, technologist, programmers, information architects and designers that I’ve hired, inspired and mentored since I became and ECD.
75%
The percentage of pitches I lead and won during my 5 years at FP7 McCann Dubai (41 pitches - 33 wins).
8th BEST
Digital Ad of the decade (Campaign Annual), awarded for the work we did on NSPCC at Agency.com.
Dozen’s
The number of industry articles and opinion pieces that I’ve penned. Here’s one I wrote on the art of using humour in advertising - View
100 MILLION +
The number of people that have viewed my work on Youtube over the years.
600 +
The largest number of people I’ve spoken to at an industry event (IAB Engage - London). I’ve also spoken at D&AD, Cannes, and Lynx on a variety of other subjects.
2
The number of worldwide creative councils I’ve sat on - JWT & McCann (as the MENA President).
5
The number of awards shows I’ve been invited to judge at - D&AD (Digital & Black Pencil), One Show, New York Festival, Campaign Big Awards, IAB Creative Showcase.
500 +
Other accolades & awards won across my 20 year career.
100 +
Lynx trophies won in my 5 years at the helm of FP7 McCann Dubai’s creative department.
9th
Most awarded ECD in the world 2015 (The Directory - Big Won rankings).
8
The number of world class agencies I’ve worked for; Landor Associates, The Partners, Grey, WCRS, Agency.com, AIS, JWT, and McCann.
12
The number of ‘Agency Of The Year’ awards I’ve won since becoming an ECD in 2004 - 5 x Effies, 2 x Campaign, 2 x IAB, 1 x Communicate, 1 x Warc, 1 x Lynx (Runner up).
No. 1
Most Effective Agency in the world (The Effie Index - 2016), And the words stencilled on the reception wall of FP7 McCann Dubai, thanks to the effectiveness of the work we delivered for our clients.
10 EQUAL
The position we climbed to on the Contagious Pioneers list in 2016 - which ranks the ‘best and bravest agencies on the planet’.
7
The number of Grand Prix I’ve won in the last decade - 3 x Lynx, 1 x Effie, 1 x Campaign big, 1 x IAB,
1 x Design week.
39th
Most awarded ECD in the world 2016 (The Directory - Big Won rankings).
9 LIONS
The number of Cannes Lions I’ve won across an integrated array of channels: 2 x Cyber, 1 x Promo & activation, 2 x Outdoor, 1 x Print, 2 x Branded Entertainment, 1 x Media.
A CAREER IN NUMBERS