Hi, I’m Tim Kavander. I’m a creative director and writer who loves turning ideas into compelling campaigns across TV, digital, and experiential. I thrive on collaborating with CEOs, brand managers, strategists, and everyday consumers to craft work that resonates and drives results. Over the years I’ve led award-winning campaigns for major brands and built strong creative teams, from traditional media to digital and social. I bring hands-on copywriting, storytelling, and brand-building expertise, and I enjoy mentoring talent and guiding ideas from concept to execution.

Tim Kavander

Hi, I’m Tim Kavander. I’m a creative director and writer who loves turning ideas into compelling campaigns across TV, digital, and experiential. I thrive on collaborating with CEOs, brand managers, strategists, and everyday consumers to craft work that resonates and drives results. Over the years I’ve led award-winning campaigns for major brands and built strong creative teams, from traditional media to digital and social. I bring hands-on copywriting, storytelling, and brand-building expertise, and I enjoy mentoring talent and guiding ideas from concept to execution.

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Hi, I’m Tim Kavander. I’m a creative director and writer who loves turning ideas into compelling campaigns across TV, digital, and experiential. I thrive on collaborating with CEOs, brand managers, strategists, and everyday consumers to craft work that resonates and drives results.

Over the years I’ve led award-winning campaigns for major brands and built strong creative teams, from traditional media to digital and social. I bring hands-on copywriting, storytelling, and brand-building expertise, and I enjoy mentoring talent and guiding ideas from concept to execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

SVP, Executive Creative Director at Klick Health
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
As ECD, oversaw strategic and creative development across Klick's key clients; immersed in the US pharma industry; led award-winning work including the 'You'll Be Back' campaign for Zimmer Biomet's joint replacement.
EVP, Executive Creative Director at Publicis Worldwide
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2020
Led the creative development across Publicis' client roster including Rogers Communications, CIBC, Fiat Chrysler, Jeep, Home Depot, WestJet, Heineken, LG, TTC, City of Toronto and more.
VP, Group Creative Director at Publicis Worldwide
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2014
Directed group-level creative strategy and execution across multiple clients, guiding teams from concept to production.
SVP, Executive Creative Director at Arnold Worldwide
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Led high-impact campaigns and brand transformations; notably rebranding Bank of Montreal as BMO and driving award-winning work for United Way and Volkswagen campaigns; helped position Arnold Toronto as a top agency.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Commerce at University of Guelph
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Master Class – Skills in Writing, Voice Over & Storytelling at Hyper Island
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

timkavander.com
December 15, 2025 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Healthcare