Lynsey Atkin

Lindsay is a renowned creative leader with a rich background in advertising and media. Most recently, she served as the Executive Creative Director at 4creative, Channel 4’s in-house creative agency, where she led the team in producing bold, culturally resonant work across all Channel 4 brands and services. Known for embracing risk and innovation, her leadership contributed to the creation of some of the most distinctive campaigns in British broadcasting.

Her career prior to Channel 4 spans an impressive range of roles. She was the Creative Director at Havas London, where she honed her skills in brand storytelling, and served as Head of Creative at Condé Nast Video, overseeing content for prestigious brands like British Vogue, GQ, and WIRED UK. She also worked as a Creative Strategist at BBH London, one of the industry’s most respected agencies. Lindsay’s journey began as a designer under the legendary Neville Brody before she co-founded Ditto Press, a print and publishing company with a focus on counterculture. Offprint Paris even described Ditto Press as the “Lords of the English underground.”

Lindsay’s creative work has been widely celebrated, earning numerous awards, including several D&AD Yellow Pencils, a British Arrows Commercial of the Year, multiple Gold Cannes Lions, and the prestigious Cannes Lions Film Grand Prix. She has chaired juries for the British Arrows and Campaign BIG, and has judged some of the world’s leading creative competitions, including Cannes Lions (Film), D&AD (Film/Writing for Advertising), Ciclope, Eurobest (Film Craft), and Creative Circle. Additionally, she serves on the board of trustees for the Creative Foundation, reflecting her commitment to fostering creativity in the industry.