Who it's for
- Designed for leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
World-class creative work needs world-class creative leaders behind it.
The Creative Leaders Programme is small-group, in-person learning for senior creative leaders who are ready to go beyond the craft — and build the influence, culture, and commercial credibility to match it.
Over three months, you'll work directly with industry icons in candid conversations, practical workshops, and one-to-one sessions that don't exist anywhere else. You'll leave with clarity on your own leadership, tools you can use immediately, and a cohort of peers who operate at exactly your level.
It's not just about you. It's about every leader you're building behind you.
2026 programme
Key information
Programme dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & payment plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Who it's for
- Designed for leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
Programme dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & payment plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Who it's for
- Designed for leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
Programme dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & payment plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Overview
Inside the Creative Leaders Programme
Benefits
Deliberately different and inarguably valuable
Meet your mentors
D&AD Board of Trustees
Chief Creative Officer
Greece
D&AD President — (2018–19)
The Playful Saboteur
Saboteur
Branding Jury 2021
Global Chief Design Officer
Uncommon Creative Studio
D&AD President — (2025–26)
CEO & Founder
AKQA
Director
ustwo
Mobile Marketing Jury 2015
D&AD Board of Trustees
Chief Creative Officer
Greece
D&AD President — (2018–19)
The Playful Saboteur
Saboteur
Branding Jury 2021
Global Chief Design Officer
Uncommon Creative Studio
D&AD President — (2025–26)
CEO & Founder
AKQA
Director
ustwo
Mobile Marketing Jury 2015
More information
Everything you need to know, downloaded:
Creative Leaders Programme guideProgramme Modules
Taught through real-life scenarios from real-life leaders
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.