Phil Howells

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Non-Exec Creative Director at Project Accountability

Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Phil is a creative consultant with over 22 years of experience in top London advertising agencies, known for his work on the iconic Peperami campaign. Specializing in strategic advertising for healthcare and retail, colleagues describe him as an insightful, visionary, and practical creative talent. He is a graduate of Kingston University.

Outside of his commercial work, Phil is passionate about social justice, serving as the Non-Exec Creative Director for Project Accountability, an organization focused on prison reform and supporting underprivileged youth. He also has a long-standing interest in wildlife conservation, stemming from his past travels through Africa.

He was a group head on the team that brought the iconic Peperami "Its a bit of an animal" campaign to air.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Fast-paced

Long-term Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Advertising
He has significant experience as a Creative Director for healthcare agencies and has recently won multiple PM Society awards for his work in this sector.
Social Justice
Through his non-executive role at Project Accountability, he is actively involved in projects focused on prison reform and aiding underprivileged youth.
Creative Strategy
This is a core specialty listed in his profile, with multiple recommendations highlighting his ability to find key insights that fuel big ideas for brands.

Media Appearances

Phil has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Non-Exec Creative Director at Project Accountability
7-2024
Creative Consultant at Freelance
1-2016 - 7-2024
Creative Director at HAVAS LYNX
3-2015 - 3-2015
Caretaker Creative Director at Harte Hanks
1-2014 - 1-2016
Creative Consultant at Phil Howells

Education

1982 - 1985
BA Hons from Kingston University
1976 - 1982
Education details unavailable from Llandovery College

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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phil is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Phil

Personality Compatibility


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