Lead Creative at Formula One, overseeing premium brand content end-to-end across ideation, production, and post-production for global broadcast and digital platforms.

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Lead Creative at Formula One, overseeing premium brand content end-to-end across ideation, production, and post-production for global broadcast and digital platforms. Build and grow specialist in-house creative teams, drive creative strategy and production operations across marketing, OTT, sponsorship, and digital content, and consistently deliver flagship work with elite quality and audience impact.

To keep my skills fresh, I take on sporadic video editing roles on the side.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming

Work experience· 5 roles

Lead Creative (Creative Studio) · Formula OneJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Recruited into a bespoke lead role overseeing all premium content for the F1 brand. Led creative direction and production of flagship assets including live broadcast opening titles (500M+ audience), brand campaigns, and original docuseries for F1TV. Directed high-end creative output from scripting and storyboarding through directing and post-production. Managed and scaled a specialised internal creative team producing agency-standard work in-house, and drove creative strategy and production operations across marketing, OTT, sponsorship, and digital. Coordinated global crews and talent as the go-to lead for high-end content delivery, maintaining excellence and consistency across multiple channels and platforms.

Head of Content, Production & Social Media · VeloceJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Headed content, production, and social media for a racing, gaming, lifestyle and media platform and British motor racing team. Innovated brand content direction attracting top clients including Mercedes, McLaren, Alfa Romeo, and Quadrant. Strategised multi-channel campaigns to elevate video production, including editing, grading, and sound mixing. Specialized in partnership content commercialisation including social series for brands such as E.On Energy and Fanatec. Steered a brand refresh, increasing YouTube subscribers by 38%. Recruited and led a team of 15 creatives, boosting social engagement by 35% in under six months and doubling content output in six months through coaching and process leadership. Owned branded content strategy aligned to the customer journey, including final content sign-off.

Director of Digital Content · Hintsa PerformanceJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed and launched a full-scale content strategy for a new digital platform, establishing it as a central brand pillar. Built and managed a specialist freelance team across creative direction, copywriting, production, and UX. Defined brand tone of voice and digital strategy for on-demand, app and coaching content, including ongoing content consultation.

Senior Creative Producer / Creative Producer / Editor · Formula OneJan 2013 – Jan 2020 · 7 yrs 1 mo
VOD Specialist / Runner · Sky SportsJan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Expert Coaching Programme · Greenwich University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Expert Coaching Programme (HE CERT Media Writing & Film Making)2030 – 2026

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