Testimonials
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“Neill is a creative genius, finding innovative, insight led and powerful ways to bring to life new brands or transform existing brands. I had the pleasure of working with Neill in Vodafone Smart Tech launching new smart tech products and propositions and leading the modernisation of the Vodafone brand to connect with our audiences. Neill is nurturing mentor for his team, an inspired creative and most importantly humble. I look forward to working together with Neill again one day!”
Pamela Brown, CMO
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“I have no hesitation in recommending Neill as a first rate creative director. In the time we worked together Neill brought The Body Shop’s purpose to life with an inspiring new visual and verbal communication language that built on the brand’s heritage and the 2018 Purpose manifesto. The new work, was fresh, current and authentic. Neill is able to manage through his people - he is committed to seeing the talent in his team learn, grow and flourish. He is a team player - not driven by his own fame and ego - just by the quality of the work, about which he is passionate..”
David Boynton, CEO
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“Neill is without a doubt one of the very best Creative Directors I've ever had the pleasure to work with, his Creative record speaks for itself, but some other things that I really value are: Good Measure, Neill is unfazed by the most contrary client or a last minute shift in strategy, all taken in his stride, in great humour and it's not just his calm that's impressive, it's a leadership skill that creates confidence in the team around him. Business acumen: As a business owner to have a senior creative who gets the broader implications, from budget to the long-term client relationships, to the motivation of the team. And of course, he's an outstanding Creative.”
Sam Conniff, CEO & Author
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“Neill is an absolute dream to work with. He is a true craftsman with an infectious passion for creativity. Neill is a strategic brand leader and brings a wealth of experience to creating compelling stand out creative that delivers strong results and positive impact to commercial results. He is a team player and great fun to be around. He inspires his team around him to do great work and creates magic with every brief however big or small. Any business would be very lucky to have him on their team.”
Serina Seroian, Head of Marketing
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“Neill is an excellent Creative Director with strong strategic thinking, leadership and creative mindset. During his tenure at The Body Shop, he helped to create new creative, digital design and copywriting capabilities, foster open communication and intellectual curiosity within his team. He has a true attention for details, is open to new ideas and challenges and demonstrates calm, reflection and conviction even in challenging situations. It was a pleasure to work with team.”
Lionel Thoreau, CMO
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“Neill has to be one of my all-time favourite CDs, he embodies the qualities we hope for in a Creative Director, but we rarely see manifest. His work and leadership style continuously prove to be an inspiration for many throughout the business. As a designer, his work has enabled Vodafone to redefine its presence in the IoT sector – taking storytelling, art direction and styling to a whole new level. As a people leader, he is calm, collective and caring – traits that have rightly earned him a lot of respect. Personally I can say it's an honour to work closely with Neill and a creative partnership I truly value.”
Ashton Snook, Design Director
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“Neill is a very gifted Creative Director and Strategist. The kind of creative both clients and agencies like working with. We recruited Neill to develop a brand positioning and territory for a relatively new whiskey. Using category insights, Neill produced the positioning, creative territory and directed the creation of a playbook. His approach to the task was very impressive, grounded in an established tried and tested process. Moreover, he inspired the team through his professional and calm manner - a genuine creative (no ego attached!) A real pleasure to have on the team! ”
Louise King, Head of Creative Operations
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“Neill and I worked together at Livity on the design and launch of Google's Internet Safety programme, and a range of social mission briefs for Unilever including Persil. Neill has a brilliant creative energy, and is relentlessly productive. I found him hugely responsive to constructive input and feedback, and we had an inspiring and effective relationship. Because he is technically skilled, he delivers crafted and well-structured ideas every time. Neill is a creative breath of fresh air, and a genuinely lovely person to boot. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him, and I look forward to working with him again soon.”
Saul Parker, Founder
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“Neill is a super-talented creative who brings strategic thinking, brilliant ideas and imaginative execution to every brief. His broad experience across multiple disciplines and media channels means he can apply this talent to any project. He’s flexible, collaborative and calm under pressure. He presents his ideas persuasively and passionately, quickly building trust and confidence with clients. As a leader, Neill is a kind and approachable mentor who gives his team clear feedback and direction. He’s incredibly generous with his knowledge, and anyone who works with him is guaranteed to learn a lot. On top of that, he’s a thoroughly nice bloke!”
Becky Power, Executive Creative Director