Lindie Gerber
About Lindie Gerber
Lindie Gerber is an Executive Creative Director at Movable Ink, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in creative leadership across various global companies, she actively promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Current Role at Movable Ink
Lindie Gerber serves as the Executive Creative Director at Movable Ink, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads various cross-functional initiatives that involve marketing, product, design, sales, strategy, and operations teams. Gerber chairs the Design Guild at Movable Ink, where she focuses on integrating brand and product design to enhance the customer experience. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of diversity in hiring practices and training, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Movable Ink
Prior to her current role, Lindie Gerber worked at Movable Ink as the Creative Director from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's creative direction and strategic initiatives. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Executive Creative Director.
Career Background
Lindie Gerber has a diverse career in creative leadership across multiple countries. She worked as a Creative Director at 8Brand Africa from 2006 to 2008, overseeing projects in South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya. Gerber also held the position of Art Director at TBWA\Worldwide from 2004 to 2006 in Cape Town, South Africa. Her experience includes serving as Global Creative Director at CapitMedia from 2014 to 2016 in Montreal, Canada, and as Creative Director at Park West from 2009 to 2012 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.
Education and Expertise
Lindie Gerber studied at Stellenbosch University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication, with a focus on Visual Arts and Industrial Psychology, from 2001 to 2004. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in creative direction and leadership within the industry.
Advocacy and Mentorship
In addition to her professional roles, Lindie Gerber is actively involved in mentoring and advocating for early-career professionals, particularly those from LGBTQA+ communities and minority backgrounds in the creative and technology sectors. Her commitment to professional development and inclusivity reflects her dedication to fostering a supportive environment for diverse talent.