About me
After graduating from Central St Martins, Brett's career started off in consumer agencies such as McCanns, JWT and Havas. He then decided to leave the consumer world behind for a career in health, bringing much-needed consumer experience into the health advertising space. At McCann Health he quickly became creative director, leading the agency to win several international industry awards. In 2008, he was approached to co-found VCCP Health, which is now in its 14th year and is one of the most creatively awarded agencies in Europe.
Record-breaking PM Awards haul - In 2018, VCCP Health set the current record at the Pharmaceutical Marketing Society Awards with 10 Golds for work on behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals and LEO Pharma. The agency's haul was the highest number of the top prizes in the ceremony's 32-year history and came alongside a further three Silvers and three Bronze awards.
Brett was instrumental in getting the Health category recognised on the global stage, consulting and attending inaugural Health jury panels for Lions Health, The One Show and the London International Awards. He has since been Jury President and Judge for Cannes Lions Health, London International Awards and Eurobest, and judged at The One Show, the Effie and the Clio Awards.
Brett's proudest professional achievement so far is leading VCCP Health, a small London agency (30-40 Staff), to become a Top 3 Agency in the Cannes Lions Health & Wellness sector in 2021. He was appointed as Jury President for Pharma at Cannes Lions Health in 2022.
Skills
Art Direction, Creative Direction
Sector Experience
Awards
Cannes Lions - Bronze, Cannes Lions - Gold, Cannes Lions - Silver, Clios - Bronze, LIA Award - Bronze, One Show - Silver Pencil
Clients
Brett O'Connor has been a Contributor since 25th November 2015.