John McKelvey is a highly successful creative professional with a wealth of experience in writing, marketing, and advertising. He is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mirimar Creative Group, a company that helps leading brands, athletes, and artists tell authentic stories in culture. McKelvey has a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications, double majoring in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Technology, Sydney. He also studied Journalism and Creative Writing at the same institution.

Over the course of his career, McKelvey has held various roles at several major companies, including Creative Director at Droga5 and R/GA, Creative Partner at The Monkeys, among others. He is an Emmy award-winning writer and was a Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director at JohnXHannes New York, which was ranked as one of the top three worldwide independent agencies at Cannes Lions 2019. He is widely recognized for his ability to help organizations and individuals tell compelling stories that resonated with audiences. McKelvey’s extensive experience and his diverse background in various creative positions have made him a highly respected leader in the industry.