Mike Carter

Mike Carter is a London-born professional with an extensive career in advertising, marketing, and media innovation. With over two decades of experience, Carter has collaborated with some of the most pioneering and inspirational individuals in the field. He has worked with one of the first agencies in London to embrace Apple and Scitex technology and has been involved in F1 sponsorship acquisition proposals, Coca - Cola product launches, and building one of the largest South African social networks, Mxit. While at Mxit, Carter played an essential role in high-profile brand engagements and social experiments, including developing successful apps like Askmi and DemocraCITY, generating huge social engagement.

Carter also has senior-level experience as Partnership Director at MaxAxion and Mirum Agency, Special Projects Director at MaxAxion, and Commercial Director at ChargeAds.com. He has held various business development and media innovation positions at IAB, MXit Lifestyle, and Trigger Isobar. Moreover, Carter's expertise in creative concepts, design, and branding led him to establish Carter Design Consultants, Drive Design, and collaborate on various experimental social apps and partnerships.

Carter studied at Warden Park and West Sussex College of Art & Design. Today, he is a Commercial Partner at RebelRebel, where he continues to create innovative and creative business solutions for clients worldwide.