Lynsey Atkin
Chief Creative Officer, McCann London
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Lynsey Atkin
Chief Creative Officer, McCann London
Lynsey Atkin joined McCann London in September, having previously served as the Executive Creative Director of 4creative, Channel 4's in-house creative agency. She led the team for five years, responsible for creating work across all Channel 4 brands and services.
Atkin previously worked as Creative Director at Havas London, Head of Creative at Condé Nast Video (British Vogue, GQ, and WIRED UK), and as Creative Strategist at BBH London. She began her career as a designer for Neville Brody before co-founding the print and publishing company Ditto Press.
Atkin has won an array of awards, including several Yellow Pencils at D&AD and multiple Cannes Lions, including the Film Grand Prix.