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Hi, I’m Christopher McGuicken, a strategic, creative leader with a track record of building and guiding brands, agencies, and digital teams across multiple sectors. I specialise in scaling operations, aligning marketing and design with business goals, and delivering practical training, mentoring startups, and driving sustainable growth. I partner with founders and leadership teams to implement agile processes, digital transformation, and effective go-to-market strategies, drawing on a hands-on background in branding, graphic design, and creative leadership. I also coach and mentor across academia and industry events to share knowledge and unlock potential.…Hi, I’m Christopher McGuicken, a strategic, creative leader with a track record of building and guiding brands, agencies, and digital teams across multiple sectors. I specialise in scaling operations, aligning marketing and design with business goals, and delivering practical training, mentoring startups, and driving sustainable growth. I partner with founders and leadership teams to implement agile processes, digital transformation, and effective go-to-market strategies, drawing on a hands-on background in branding, graphic design, and creative leadership. I also coach and mentor across academia and industry events to share knowledge and unlock potential.

Christopher McGuicken

Creative Director, Digital Producer, Marketing Consultant, +5

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Hi, I’m Christopher McGuicken, a strategic, creative leader with a track record of building and guiding brands, agencies, and digital teams across multiple sectors. I specialise in scaling operations, aligning marketing and design with business goals, and delivering practical training, mentoring startups, and driving sustainable growth. I partner with founders and leadership teams to implement agile processes, digital transformation, and effective go-to-market strategies, drawing on a hands-on background in branding, graphic design, and creative leadership. I also coach and mentor across academia and industry events to share knowledge and unlock potential.…Hi, I’m Christopher McGuicken, a strategic, creative leader with a track record of building and guiding brands, agencies, and digital teams across multiple sectors. I specialise in scaling operations, aligning marketing and design with business goals, and delivering practical training, mentoring startups, and driving sustainable growth. I partner with founders and leadership teams to implement agile processes, digital transformation, and effective go-to-market strategies, drawing on a hands-on background in branding, graphic design, and creative leadership. I also coach and mentor across academia and industry events to share knowledge and unlock potential.

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Hi, I’m Christopher McGuicken, a strategic, creative leader with a track record of building and guiding brands, agencies, and digital teams across multiple sectors. I specialise in scaling operations, aligning marketing and design with business goals, and delivering practical training, mentoring startups, and driving sustainable growth.

I partner with founders and leadership teams to implement agile processes, digital transformation, and effective go-to-market strategies, drawing on a hands-on background in branding, graphic design, and creative leadership. I also coach and mentor across academia and industry events to share knowledge and unlock potential.

Skills

Branding

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Antrim Enterprise Agency

January 1, 2025 - Present

Strategic operational leadership overseeing corporate strategy, branding, marketing, and scaling systems; responsible for streamlining day-to-day operations, improving efficiency with scalable processes, mentoring startups, and developing revenue growth; built partnerships and led digital/creative teams across the UK and Ireland.

Non-Executive Director at Christopher McGuicken Enterprises / Clickist

January 1, 2024 - Present

Strategic governance and guidance, supporting growth across sectors; aligns operations with long-term goals and drives sustainable development.

Fractional Chief Operating Officer at Associations & Professionals

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Implemented agile operations, streamlined processes, cut costs, and improved profitability; supported fundraising and investor communications.

CEO & Founder at Clickist (Branding, Graphic Design & Digital Agency)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Led the agency from local to international markets, built and managed diverse teams, and delivered branding, marketing, and digital design solutions for private and public sector clients.