I'm Huw Thomas, a highly experienced senior copywriter, creative director, and business owner with over 30 years delivering impactful creative solutions for corporates, agencies, and startups. I specialise in strategic marketing content, client relationship management, and leading creative teams to drive business success. I excel at developing brand messaging, campaign concepts, and multi-channel content across advertising, websites, social media, and thought leadership. I enjoy shaping brands from concept to delivery and mentoring teams to win high-profile pitches and awards.…

Huw Thomas

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I'm Huw Thomas, a highly experienced senior copywriter, creative director, and business owner with over 30 years delivering impactful creative solutions for corporates, agencies, and startups. I specialise in strategic marketing content, client relationship management, and leading creative teams to drive business success. I excel at developing brand messaging, campaign concepts, and multi-channel content across advertising, websites, social media, and thought leadership. I enjoy shaping brands from concept to delivery and mentoring teams to win high-profile pitches and awards.…

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I’m Huw Thomas, a highly experienced senior copywriter, creative director, and business owner with over 30 years delivering impactful creative solutions for corporates, agencies, and startups. I specialise in strategic marketing content, client relationship management, and leading creative teams to drive business success.

I excel at developing brand messaging, campaign concepts, and multi-channel content across advertising, websites, social media, and thought leadership. I enjoy shaping brands from concept to delivery and mentoring teams to win high-profile pitches and awards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Copywriter at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with Emerson Marketing as Freelance Copy Director on advertising campaigns, CSR reports, websites, social campaigns, and thought leadership for clients including Subsea 7, Technip Energies (TEN), Fueltrax, Sensia, and Rockwell Automation. Developed brand messaging frameworks and campaign ideas for a data provider to the financial markets. Created brochure copy and video scripts for various campaigns and wrote long-form articles and web content for university initiatives and corporate stakeholders.
Director, Make Complex Simple at Make Complex Simple
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Founded and led a creative agency serving clients including Balfour Beatty, Sibelco, and Cory. Directed copywriting, creative strategy, client relations, and team management. Achieved profitability and won Roses Creative Awards.
Joint MD at Fathom Creative
December 1, 2010 - October 1, 2025
Co-founded and grew the agency to a team of 7, securing major clients such as BAE Systems and Balfour Beatty. Directed copywriting, creative efforts, client relations, and business development. Delivered award-winning campaigns, including BAE Systems Hawke branding and The Vegetarian Society campaigns.
Creative Director at Madhouse Associates
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2025
Oversaw creative output for major clients, including Sony and Motorola. Managed a team of 5 designers and a senior copywriter, securing high-profile pitch wins.
Senior Copywriter at Psygnosis
June 1, 1998 - October 1, 2025
Developed campaigns for Sony PlayStation titles like Wipeout and Destruction Derby. Partnered with in-house and freelance designers and led a team of copywriters, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Education

BA Hons, English at University of Sheffield
September 1, 1989 - July 1, 1992
Awarded first class degree
BA (Hons) English at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment