LONDON, UK — D&AD has announced the departure of Jo Jackson from her part-time role as CEO, as she shifts focus to her other business interests. During her tenure, Jo played a pivotal role in the successful revival of the annual D&AD Festival post-Covid, and in fostering growth across the Professional and New Blood Awards programs.
The organization’s Board of Trustees expressed gratitude to Jo for her contributions and looks forward to potential future collaborations.
Following Jo’s departure, D&AD is ushering in a new leadership era by promoting COO Dara Lynch to the CEO role and appointing Awards and Operations Director Donal Keenan as COO. Tim Lindsay continues to serve as Chairman, extending his congratulations and support to the new leadership team.
D&AD remains committed to its mission of celebrating, stimulating, and fostering excellence in commercial creativity. The organization is dedicated to nurturing talent from emerging creatives to senior leadership and advocating for a more inclusive and diverse industry for better collective outcomes.
Tim Lindsay’s Statement “We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jo Jackson for her dedication and achievements during her tenure. We are excited to welcome Dara Lynch and Donal Keenan into their new roles, confident that their leadership will steer D&AD towards continued success in promoting creativity and diversity within our industry.”