Ete Davies

Ete-Davies - Chief Operating Officer EMEA, Dentsu Creative

A strategic and operational leader, with 20+ years’ experience within the creative sector, Ete's led multi-disciplined teams at everything from a project, to programme, agency and network level. Having worked at some of the world’s premier creative agencies including Engine Group, AnalogFolk, AKQA, Tribal Worldwide, Digitas and SixandCo; Ete's gained experience across sectors from Financial Services, to Technology, Travel and Tourism, FMCG and Automotive, for global, national and llocal market brands and clients, across a range of projects from Digital Products, Experiences and Services to Online and Offline Brand Campaigns, Innovation Consulting, Change Management and Business Transformation. Prior to joining Dentsu Creative, he was CEO of Engine:Creative where transformed the agency – culminating with Engine:Creative being recognised amongst ‘Fast Company’s 100 Most Innovative Companies 2021’. As well as the Cannes Lion Titanium Grand Prix for the highly impactful Kiyan Prince Foundation’s #longlivetheprince campaign.

Ete's also a member of the Effies UK Council, BIMA Charities Council and Non-Executive Director at 'Hey Big Man!'. A Drum Digerati ‘Top 100 people in UK Digital’ 2017 and 2018 Alumni, Ete was recognised in the BIMA 100 in 2017, 2018 and 2019; in CreativePool’s ‘Top 100 Influencers’ 2018 and 2019, 2020, 2021; also Campaign Magazines: 'Top 10 Trailblazer' 2019, 'Top 10 Ad Suits' 2020 and shortlisted for 'Agency Head' of the Year 2021.