Founder & CHAIRMAN
Tim Delaney
Tim is renowned as one of the most influential figures in the advertising world.
His contributions to the industry have been formally recognized with his induction into the One Club Hall of Fame in USA, Campaign Hall of Fame in the UK, the Advertising Lifetime Achievement Award in China and has served as President of the D&AD. He is a working copywriter.
CHIEF STRATEGIC & TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
Clare Hutchinson
Clare is one of the UK’s leading strategic thinkers, with a reputation for combining rigorous strategic thinking with exceptional creative instinct.
Before joining Leagas Delaney, Clare was Chief Strategy Officer at VCCP London, where she led strategy across some of the UK’s most iconic brands, including O2 and Cadbury. Winning multiple effectiveness awards at the Cannes Lions and the IPA. Clare’s career spans senior strategic roles at Havas London, 101 London, Sky, WCRS, Engine and AMV BBDO.
At Leagas Delaney, Clare leads the agency’s strategic output while helping shape it’s growth and commercial offering.
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Neil Clarke
Neil is an award-winning creative leader with a reputation for creating culturally impactful work for some of the world’s most recognized brands.
He has won over 150 international awards for design and creativity. Previously he was part of the creative leadership team at BBH London, overseeing clients including Samsung, Barclays and The Premier League.
Before that, Neil spent 8 years at AMV BBDO where he was a Creative Director on Meta, Mars Petcare and The V&A museum.
At Leagas Delaney, Neil leads the agency’s creative output alongside his teammate Jay Phillips. Driving creative ambition across clients including Patek Philippe, Bombardier, Royal British Legion, MSC and Investec.
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jay Phillips
Jay is an award-winning creative leader with a reputation for creating culturally impactful work for some of the world’s most recognized brands.
He has won over 150 international awards for design and creativity. Previously he was part of the creative leadership team at BBH London, overseeing clients including Samsung, Barclays and The Premier League.
Before that, Jay spent 8 years at AMV BBDO where he was a Creative Director on Meta, Mars Petcare and The V&A museum.
At Leagas Delaney, Jay leads the agency’s creative output alongside his teammate Neil Clarke. Driving creative ambition across clients including Patek Philippe, Bombardier, Royal British Legion, MSC and Investec.