By A Correspondent

Steve Vranakis

Steve Vranakis, Executive Creative Director at Google’s Creative Lab, starts his tenure as the new President of D&AD. Harriet Devoy, Creative Director of Design, Marketing Communications at Apple Europe, has been appointed Deputy President. D&AD has also announced the establishment of a global Advisory Board. Regrettably, despite D&AD’s presence in India through the Kyoorius Creative and Design Awards, there is no Indian on this Board.

In addition to Varanakis’ appointment, Harriet Devoy, Creative Director of Design, Marketing Communications at Apple Europe, has been appointed Deputy President.Kate Stanners, Global Chief Creative Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees.

D&AD has also announced its Advisory Board, which includes creatives in leadership roles from around the world (except India).

Said Tim Lindsay, Chief Executive, D&AD: “Since its outset, D&AD has continued to encourage great work, set the bar high, inspire new generations of creative people, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and acted in the best interest of the industry. Today, we are faced with unprecedented challenges, as an industry as well as a society. I’m excited to see Steve implement his programme over the next year to be more inclusive. Cross-disciplinary partnerships broaden horizons and breed innovation and creativity. It’s sure to be an exciting year ahead for D&AD… I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing President Bruce Duckworth for his unerring support and the leadership he has provided over the last twelve months.”