Next Creative Leaders

Next Creative Leaders is a portfolio competition that identifies, celebrates, and gives a global platform to talented, gender expansive creatives who are making their mark on the world with both their work and a unique point of view on creative leadership.

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Next Creative Leaders 2017 Jury

Ian Kovalik

Executive Creative Director

Mekanism NYC

Ian is Executive Creative Director of Mekanism NYC and a founding partner of the agency. His inaugural campaign for Mekanism won multiple Gold Lions at the Cannes International Advertising Festival for the launch of Napster in 2003, and helped finance several more Ikea desks for the young office. Since then he’s led award-winning work for clients such as The United Nations, Pepsico, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, Electronic Arts, Nordstrom, CNN, and The White House and Red Nose Day. His approach to brand-building has been recognized by Fast Company, The New York Times, Adweek, and Creativity Magazine.

Ian lives in lower Manhattan with his wife, two boys, and two paddle boards.

 

 

 



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