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D&AD today is a reflection of every President who has shaped it, each bringing their own vision, values, and influence.

D&AD President 2026/27

Before co-founding Uncommon Creative Studio, Leonard was Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Grey London, where he oversaw the most profitable and awarded years in the agency’s 52-year history and became one of the youngest agency chairmen in the world. Ranked the No. 1 Creative Person globally by Business Insider and named among the Sunday Times’ 500 Most Influential People, he has spent more than two decades at the top of advertising and design.

In Uncommon’s nine years, the studio has become the fastest growing and most creatively awarded start-up of its generation, key highlights include: rebranding and launching EA Sports FC, the BBC calling it The worlds biggest entertainment rebrand, stopping New York Fashion Week with the viral Ratboot; creating the UK’s most recognised mental health campaign: ITV’s Britain Get Talking; returning British Airways to its place as an iconic British brand with iconic safety videos and reference point advertising; and, most recently, winning a Black Pencil with The Periodic Fable for The Ordinary.

Our Chairman

Tim Lindsay has spent almost 40 years in advertising. His past roles include President of Lowe Worldwide, Chairman of Publicis UK and President of TBWA\UK and Ireland. He is now the D&AD Chairman, having previously served as CEO for eight years.

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D&AD Advisory Board

D&AD Management Team