I’m the Chief Creative Officer at Howatson+Company.
I care about making impactful, brand-building work that pushes the boundaries of craft and culture.
I've been named Australian Creative of the Year, ranked no.6 Executive Creative Director in the world and won over 150 advertising awards, including multiple Grand Prix and Gold accolades. I've been a juror on numerous international award shows such as London International Awards, Immortals, ANDYs and AWARD.
As part of the founding team at Howatson+Company, I have led the agency to be named Australia’s #1 Independent Agency at Cannes Lions, D&AD, Spikes, ANDYs, LIA, B&T, AdNews and Mumbrella. Recently the agency was one of eight in the world make the esteemed 2024 Contagious Pioneers list.
Prior to this, I worked at CHE Proximity, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, Marcel and Droga5.
Outside of advertising, I've authored a children’s book, Skat the Mutt, published by Scholastic and co-created the luxury dog care brand, DOG by Dr Lisa.
Get in touch via LinkedIn or gavchimes@gmail.com