Rock Darlington

Rock Darlington is an award-winning Executive Producer at DDB North America with a vast experience of over 20 years in integrated production & innovation. He has been consistently ranked in the D&AD top 100 most awarded Executive Producers for the past two years, a rare feat achieved by only two agency producers. Rock's work has garnered international recognition at prestigious events like Cannes, D&AD, One Show, ANDY's, and Webby's.

Throughout his illustrious career, Rock's primary focus has been on being a creative problem solver. His role involves understanding the essence of the idea and devising optimal ways to bring it to life. He leads by example, fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous learning among his team of producers.

Rock Darlington pursued his higher education by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Michigan State University. His academic background has contributed to his strong foundation in the realms of creativity and strategic communication.

Rock's professional journey has been marked by key roles at renowned organizations. He has served as the Group Executive Producer at adam&eveDDB and DDB, holding responsibilities related to Experience & Innovation. Prior to that, Rock held leadership positions at Leo Burnett, including VP, Executive Producer, and VP, Director of Digital Production. He has also enriched his experience as a Senior Producer at both Leo Burnett and Domani Studios, along with contributing his digital production skills at Draftfcb and IP Pixel.