Dan O'Connor is a Senior Awards Partner at LIONS, specialising in providing comprehensive guidance and year-round support to entrants globally for Cannes Lions. Working closely with independent agencies and holding company networks alike, understanding the intentions behind their work, helping them navigate their award submissions, and providing guidance on best practices to give their entries the best chance of success. Working across all LIONS regional festivals, he also supports agencies as they transition from local success to competing on the international stage.