Each of our Department Leads not only has a wealth of practitioner talent, but also many years of experience operating in an advisory capacity at a C-suite level. All understand the new commercial reality of digital disruption facing clients and agencies and all are committed to developing new ways of working that benefit both brands and talent.
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Howard is one of the UK’s leading creatives and operated for many years as regional board level creative director for Saatchi and Saatchi and Grey Advertising leading the creative output on key brands for the Procter and Gamble portfolio.
His career prospects improved when he featured in the black comedy crime Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), the mystery thriller Zodiac (2007), and the satirical action comedy Tropic Thunder (2008); for the latter he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Beginning in 2008, Downey began portraying the role of Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in several films as either the lead role, member of an ensemble cast, or in a cameo. Each of these films, with the exception of The Incredible Hulk, has grossed over $500 million at the box office worldwide; four of these—The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3 and Captain America: Civil War—earned over $1 billion, while Avengers: Infinity War earned over $2 billion.
Helen is a highly experienced, results driven strategist with an entrepreneurial spirit and boundless enthusiasm for her work. She's done all kinds of interesting things, for interesting brands, big and small, domestic and global, public and private sector.
With over 20 years experience, she's probably worked in every channel there is, with some of the most awarded clients, creative minds and agencies - AMV BBDO, Saatchi, MCBD and Publicis Mojo to name but a few. A big collaborator with a big brain, Helen has been awarded for her use of insight, research and data to identify new ways (and places) for clients to communicate in order to solve the right business or social issue.
Alan is a senior advertising executive with a wealth of agency management experience. He has built and run a number of successful creative and media businesses, domestically and Internationally - both traditional and digital.
Domestic and international positions included Saatchi and Saatchi Vision, Grey Interactive, i-level Plc, and WCRS, 2Adpro, Agency.com and Jump.
He is experienced in creating, managing and executing advertising campaigns for clients that include (TV, print, digital, OOH) as well as on-site and social.
He has operated as both an MD and strategic board level advisor. Alan continues to consult on the digital impact on brands and businesses.
In 2010 Alan developed a collaborative creative software application, ‘the world-wide wall’ which has been used by a number of multi-national clients to originate ideas and harness creativity with a higher level of consistency and efficiency.
Voluntary industry roles have included overseeing the formation of the IAB in 1999 and Chairman of the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - Digital Marketing Group 1999 – 2004
• Projects included: Scoping, writing and negotiation of a Voluntary Terms of Trading for Internet Media in the UK – Between IAB, ISBA and the IPA. (still in place today).
• Lobbying campaign with AA, ISBA, IAB and IPA against European data protection legislation pertaining to ‘cookies’, including opinion pieces in trade and marketing press, national press and TV coverage.
Co-founder of Horse’s Mouth, Dahlan has more than 25 years of experience in advertising. Working in ad agencies (Grey, HHCL, DMB) and broadcast companies (Channel4, ITV, Sky) Dahlan has developed his skills as an award winning director and creative.
Dahlan’s passion lies in telling the story - whether it’s a product or a person. Previous clients include: Google, Kaspersky, Channel4, Thompson Reuters and Cadbury’s.
An experienced advertising copywriter, Max has written content and story ideas for everything from internet security to toothpaste. And with years of experience in publishing too - both as a writer and editor - he’s produced stacks of branded and PR related content across fashion, the arts, food and travel.
Henry made his professional debut with Monaco in 1994. Good form led to an international call-up in 1998, after which he signed for defending Serie A champions Juventus. Limited playing time at Juve where he was played out of position on the wing allowed him to sign for Premier League club Arsenal for £11 million a year later. It was at Arsenal that Henry made his name as a world-class player, and he became one of the best players of his generation. Under long-time mentor and coach Arsène Wenger, Henry became a prolific striker and Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in all competitions. He won two FA Cups and two league titles at the club, including one unbeaten.
For Horse's Mouth, being a collective means our network of planners, creatives, producers and experienced industry folk expands exponentially from each member of our gang. This is to the benefit of each and every project – although it might seem like showing off, that's fine, we're happy with that. We think this collection of minds is worth bragging about. These are just a few of our runners and riders.
