Clare Meridew
About Clare Meridew
Clare Meridew serves as the Chief Creative Officer for North America at GTB, a position she has held since 2019. With a background that includes leadership roles at several prominent agencies and a strong academic foundation in graphic design, she has earned numerous awards in the marketing and advertising industry.
Current Role at GTB
Clare Meridew serves as the Chief Creative Officer for North America at GTB, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees creative strategies and initiatives across the North American market. Her leadership focuses on enhancing brand narratives and driving innovative campaigns that resonate with audiences.
Previous Experience in Creative Leadership
Before joining GTB, Clare Meridew held significant roles in various organizations. She worked at Critical Mass as Global Creative Director for CitiBank and as Senior Group Creative Director from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she was a Vice President and Creative Director at Grey Canada from 2007 to 2010. Her career also includes a tenure at Organic as Group Creative Director Interactive from 2003 to 2006 and at Barkley Evergreen and Partners as Senior Creative Director Interactive from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Training in Design
Clare Meridew has a strong educational background in design. She studied Graphic Design and Communications at Sheridan College from 1983 to 1986. Additionally, she attended George Brown College, where she focused on Art Fundamentals from 1982 to 1983. She also completed a program in Tattoo Design and Application at Toronto Tattoo School in 2007.
Awards and Recognitions
Clare Meridew has received numerous national and international awards throughout her career. Her accolades include prestigious honors such as Webby Awards, FWA, FWA Theatre, Adobe Site of the Day, Communication Arts, and AD&D. These awards reflect her contributions to the fields of marketing and advertising.
Speaking Engagements and Judging Roles
Clare Meridew has been an active participant in the marketing and advertising community as a speaker at various international conferences. She has also served as a judge for international awards shows, contributing her expertise to evaluate creative work in the industry.