John Bleeden is a global creative leader at McCann, partnering across the network to bring the most ambitious ideas to life and drive creative excellence.

With over two decades of experience across leading global agencies, John has built a reputation for turning bold ideas into reality. Believing that much of today’s most modern creativity is 49% idea and 51% being able to make it a reality, he approaches the work with an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership and doing whatever it takes to drive and execute great creative ideas.

Working across production, strategy, and business, John brings together colleagues from across disciplines, continents, and partner organizations, aligning them around a single creative vision and pushing work beyond traditional boundaries.

Alongside his teams, his work has been recognized at major global award shows including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, London International Awards, The ANDYs, and Effie Awards, as well as an Academy Award of Merit.