Gradwell Sears

Gradwell Sears is an experienced creative leader currently serving as EVP, Head of Creative across scaled clients at Monks. Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Gradwell Sears has an extensive background in creative leadership roles at top digital and advertising agencies:

Current Role:

• EVP, Head of Creative at Monks (since October 2020)
• Leads international teams focused on creating world-class creative experiences
• Aims to develop new era solutions combining data, content and technology for global clients1

Previous Positions:

• Executive Creative Director at Firstborn (2019-2020)
• Creative Director at MediaMonks (2016-2019)
• Creative Director at AKQA (2014-2016)

Areas of Expertise

Gradwell specializes in:

• Digital creative production
• Integrated marketing campaigns
• User experience design
• Emerging technologies
• Brand strategy and systems

Notable Achievements

• Served as a Jury Member for The FWA (Favourite Website Awards)1
• Received FWA of the Day award in February 2019 for work on Genesis.com car configurator1

Additional Roles

Gradwell has also taken on advisory and mentorship positions:

• Advisor/Mentor for SoDA: The Digital Society (2020-2022)
• Advisor/Mentor for SIDE PRJCT (2020-2022)1

Throughout his career, Gradwell Sears has demonstrated a strong focus on innovative digital experiences and creative solutions for major global brands across various industries.