Allen Thomas
D&AD President — (1984–85)
Profile
About
Allen Thomas began his career as a copywriter at JWT, and after a three-year spell at Davidson Pearce as creative director returned to the agency, where he eventually became chairman, and then worldwide creative director. While at JWT he oversaw some iconic pieces of work including campaigns for Polo, Bacardi and Persil. “Allen Thomas was an irresistible force, and every encounter with him was memorable and highly entertaining,” wrote Jaspar Shelbourne, in an obituary for Thomas, who died in 2010.
About
Allen Thomas began his career as a copywriter at JWT, and after a three-year spell at Davidson Pearce as creative director returned to the agency, where he eventually became chairman, and then worldwide creative director. While at JWT he oversaw some iconic pieces of work including campaigns for Polo, Bacardi and Persil. “Allen Thomas was an irresistible force, and every encounter with him was memorable and highly entertaining,” wrote Jaspar Shelbourne, in an obituary for Thomas, who died in 2010.
D&AD achievements
- Participation
- D&AD President — (1984–85)
- Participation
- D&AD President — (1984–85)