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Philip Marchington

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Executive Creative Director at Lenovo
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Philip Marchington is the Executive Creative Director at Lenovo, with a distinguished career at agencies like McKinney and Wieden + Kennedy. A graduate of Middlesex University, he has worked on global brands including Nike, Audi, and Samsung. People who have worked with him describe him as a passionate craftsman, a true creative thinker, and an excellent collaborator and leader.

Outside of his professional work, Philip has an interest in classic items, having once owned a 1972 canary-yellow VW Beetle. He is also a collector of classic rock T-shirts, showcasing a passion for music and vintage memorabilia.

He is the acclaimed creator of the Travelocity “Roaming Gnome, ” a celebrated icon in pop culture and advertising history.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Creative Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Brand Storytelling
He created the Travelocity "Roaming Gnome, " one of the most iconic brand characters in advertising history, demonstrating his expertise in creating lasting brand narratives.
Creative Excellence
His work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, and he recently celebrated his teams winning a Silver Pencil and multiple merits.
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Career

Work history

1-2016 - 9-2025
Executive Creative Director
Lenovo
6-1998 - 10-2015
Group Creative Director
McKinney
1996 - 1998
Creative Director
Ogilvy Singapore
1994 - 1996
Senior Art Director
Wieden + Kennedy
1988 - 1994
Art Director
Bates Hong Kong
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Education
1981 - 1984
Bachelor’s Degree
Middlesex University
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