The One Show
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One Show 2026 Direct Marketing Jury
Tim Welsh
Head of Corporate Communications and Reputation
TBWA Canada
Toronto
Tim joined FCB in 2017 and now leads corporate communications for FCB Canada, manages special projects, leads the agency awards program, and is a key member of the management and new business teams.
With experience in Account Management, Creative, Post-Production, and running a content production studio, Tim has experience across all major agency functions. Tim also has senior level experience across key verticals including retail, consumer packaged goods, telco, pharma, travel & tourism, gaming, and beverage alcohol.
In 2023, Tim played a central role in FCB Canada being named Agency of the Year at both the Effies and WARC, bringing home several Best of Shows and the Cannes Grand Prix in Direct for adidas Runner 321. The work Tim has led has also been recognized at the One Show, including a Penta Pencil, the Cannes Lions, D&AD, Effies, and all Canadian award shows.
Beyond advertising, Tim is also a leader in the non-profit sector. For the past 20 years, he has been the Chair of the Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund, a charity that sends deserving children to summer camps across Canada. Tim is also a board member of Justice for Children and Youth, a non-profit legal clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal, education, social service, or mental health systems.
Tim has been married for 27 years and has two daughters 22 and 20, who look shockingly like him. They love traveling and have visited Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Bali, Singapore, and Vietnam.
With experience in Account Management, Creative, Post-Production, and running a content production studio, Tim has experience across all major agency functions. Tim also has senior level experience across key verticals including retail, consumer packaged goods, telco, pharma, travel & tourism, gaming, and beverage alcohol.
In 2023, Tim played a central role in FCB Canada being named Agency of the Year at both the Effies and WARC, bringing home several Best of Shows and the Cannes Grand Prix in Direct for adidas Runner 321. The work Tim has led has also been recognized at the One Show, including a Penta Pencil, the Cannes Lions, D&AD, Effies, and all Canadian award shows.
Beyond advertising, Tim is also a leader in the non-profit sector. For the past 20 years, he has been the Chair of the Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund, a charity that sends deserving children to summer camps across Canada. Tim is also a board member of Justice for Children and Youth, a non-profit legal clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal, education, social service, or mental health systems.
Tim has been married for 27 years and has two daughters 22 and 20, who look shockingly like him. They love traveling and have visited Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Bali, Singapore, and Vietnam.