Jyrki Poutanen
Jyrki Poutanen
Chief Creative Officer
United Imaginations
FINLAND
Biography
Named by ADWEEK as one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in the World,’ Jyrki is the co-founder and creative lead of United Imaginations, one of Finland’s most awarded young agencies. He brings more than 25 years of experience helping corporate, nonprofit, and public sector clients navigate change, build meaning, and stand out — across strategy, campaigns, content, PR, and design.
Since founding United Imaginations in 2022, Jyrki has led work that has gained international recognition for both creativity and impact. Over his career, he has earned 10 Cannes Lions, including two Golds, along with awards from Eurobest, The One Show, Epica, D&AD, Clio, Effie, Red Dot, and leading national competitions. He has also served on Grand Juries at Eurobest, Dubai Lynx, The One Show, Effie, LIA, and beyond.
Earlier in his career, he held senior creative and executive roles at Ogilvy, McCann, and TBWA, working on campaigns for both local and global brands.