About me

With over 20 years' experience across three continents, Seamus has built his career, across multiple disciplines, on a love of creative solutions that don't feel like advertising, and the uncompromising craft of their delivery.

Recognised on AdAge's 2018 Creative All-stars list, he's lead multiple award winning projects, including the world's most awarded campaign in 2018, the Palau Pledge, which in addition to be being awarded D&AD's Design Black Pencil of the Decade, picked up two D&AD Black Pencils and three Cannes Lions Grand Prix. He has also led one of Australia's largest accounts, Defence Force Recruiting, to the most successful two years in their history, winning a Grand Effie.

Most recently, Seamus was VP, Chief Creative Officer for APAC at R/GA, where he lead a creative and cultural transformation over 3 years, across 5 of R/GA's youngest studios: Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore. By unifying the region behind a singular creative vision, championing true multi-disciplinary collaboration, and fostering a more diverse, supportive culture, Seamus has helped steer R/GA APAC into a new era of success, and while the bar is still elevating, the region has already achieved it's best award performance since 2017.

Seamus has judged at multiple award shows, including AWARD Awards, Cannes Lions, New York Festivals, D&AD, One Show APAC, was Jury President for Digital and Mobile at Spikes Asia, and has spoken at numerous local and international events, including New York Advertising Week and Cannes Lions.

Seamus believes that there has never been a more exciting time to invent new ways to connect with people. As an industry our powers have never been greater. And with that power comes the responsibility to shape a better world.

Awards

120+ at all major shows, 3 x Cannes Lions Grand Prix, D&AD Design Black Pencil of the decade, Including: 2 x D&AD Black Pencils

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2022 TOP 100 Creative LeadersCreative Leader of the Year
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Seamus Higgins has been a Contributor since 25th November 2015.

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