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.
Next Creative Leaders 2025 Jury
Brian Finucane
Co. Founder & Creative Director
Curious Orange
Dublin
I'm a Dublin-born and based creative and co-founder of Curious Orange.
Prior to agency life, I've worn a few hats, including bike mechanic, cat food factory operative (stirring the big pot, not kidding), arts marketer, senior pizza delivery executive, and bike courier. All fun, bar the cat food stint.
During my agency career, I've spent a lot of time in the tech world creating brand, advertising, and content work for the likes of Google, TikTok, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, and others. I've also worked with Google and YouTube as a creative consultant, helping internal creative teams evaluate and validate new work. Outside of tech, I’ve led and created work for Decathlon, Ryanair, Jaguar, Land Rover, and AIB Life.
Prior to agency life, I've worn a few hats, including bike mechanic, cat food factory operative (stirring the big pot, not kidding), arts marketer, senior pizza delivery executive, and bike courier. All fun, bar the cat food stint.
During my agency career, I've spent a lot of time in the tech world creating brand, advertising, and content work for the likes of Google, TikTok, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, and others. I've also worked with Google and YouTube as a creative consultant, helping internal creative teams evaluate and validate new work. Outside of tech, I’ve led and created work for Decathlon, Ryanair, Jaguar, Land Rover, and AIB Life.