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Mick Mahoney

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Creativity Coach. Creative Consultant. Author. at M Creative Industries
📍 United Kingdom

Mick Mahoney is a highly-awarded creative leader, author, and coach with over 30 years of experience as Chief Creative Officer at top agencies like Ogilvy. He now runs M Creative Industries, consulting and training the next generation of creative talent, drawing from his best-selling book, "The Complete Creative Director. "

Passionate about democratizing creativity, Mick believes everyone is born with creative ability and works to help people rediscover it. He is a keynote speaker, delivering talks and workshops to companies and organizations on how to build a culture that nurtures innovative thinking and brings more fun and interest into work.

He has won over 150 major industry awards, including a prestigious Cannes Grand Prix and a One Show Best in Show.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Creativity Coach. Creative Consultant. Author.
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Creative Leadership
Authored the best-selling book "The Complete Creative Director" and leads the D&AD Emerging Leaders Masterclass to train new creative managers.
Developing Talent
Focuses on coaching and mentoring creatives, emphasizing that leaders should work for their teams to foster trust, commitment, and growth.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Creativity Coach. Creative Consultant. Author.
M Creative Industries
3-2019 - 9-2023
Creative Partner
Harbour
2-2016 - 1-2019
Chief Creative Officer
Ogilvy
8-2013 - 1-2016
Executive Creative Director
Y&R London
12-2009 - 8-2013
Executive Creative Director
Havas Worldwide London (formerly EuroRSCG London)
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Creative Coaching - Mick Mahoney. Featured in M Creative Industries
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