Creative Director and King Maker for ambitious brands. Over 20 years of experience finding the right words for brands. Automotive, luxury, travel, financial services, government, and sport. Cannes Lion winner. Zero pitch losses at McCann Worldgroup. Managed cross-functional teams up to 30 across London, Dubai, Sydney, the US, and Europe. Work includes a global manifesto that gave Lotus something to say again after years of silence. A repositioning of Etihad Airways around a promise, not just a tagline, that generated 62 million impressions. A Home Office counter-extremism campaign that reached three million people with no paid media. And a B2B campaign built on a single human truth that generated £42 million in qualified pipeline. Currently open to senior Creative Director roles in agency, in-house, or consultancy, where setting and defending creative standards are non-negotiable.

Neil Williams

Creative Director and King Maker for ambitious brands. Over 20 years of experience finding the right words for brands. Automotive, luxury, travel, financial services, government, and sport. Cannes Lion winner. Zero pitch losses at McCann Worldgroup. Managed cross-functional teams up to 30 across London, Dubai, Sydney, the US, and Europe. Work includes a global manifesto that gave Lotus something to say again after years of silence. A repositioning of Etihad Airways around a promise, not just a tagline, that generated 62 million impressions. A Home Office counter-extremism campaign that reached three million people with no paid media. And a B2B campaign built on a single human truth that generated £42 million in qualified pipeline. Currently open to senior Creative Director roles in agency, in-house, or consultancy, where setting and defending creative standards are non-negotiable.

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Creative Director and King Maker for ambitious brands.

Over 20 years of experience finding the right words for brands. Automotive, luxury, travel, financial services, government, and sport. Cannes Lion winner. Zero pitch losses at McCann Worldgroup. Managed cross-functional teams up to 30 across London, Dubai, Sydney, the US, and Europe.

Work includes a global manifesto that gave Lotus something to say again after years of silence. A repositioning of Etihad Airways around a promise, not just a tagline, that generated 62 million impressions. A Home Office counter-extremism campaign that reached three million people with no paid media. And a B2B campaign built on a single human truth that generated £42 million in qualified pipeline.

Currently open to senior Creative Director roles in agency, in-house, or consultancy, where setting and defending creative standards are non-negotiable.

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Work Experience

Creative Director / Head of Copy at M&C Saatchi – UAE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Led the global relaunch of Etihad Airways, repositioning the airline as a lifestyle brand across multiple channels and audience segments while maintaining a coherent brand voice. Created brand, destination and product work for a highly competitive travel market. Delivered measurable impact including brand awareness rising from 10% to over 30% within a year. Achieved over 3m views in the first month and 62m total impressions.
Associate Creative Director / Head of Copy at Saatchi & Saatchi – UAE
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Led P&G Pampers across EMEA and MENA, creating multi-channel content that connected emotionally across regions and cultures while hitting consistent commercial objectives. Developed Brand TOV and campaign work for Mall of the Emirates. Repositioned ADCB Bank with a tone of voice built for high-net-worth audiences. Achieved organic sales growth for Pampers of 3–5% over consecutive quarters in 2012.

Education

BTEC Diploma Business Communications at City & Guilds Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Graphics and Advertising BTEC Diploma at City & Guilds Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Qualifications

Graphics and Advertising – BTEC Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Business Communications – City & Guilds Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education