Canada

John Gagne

John is one of the most decorated and experienced creative leaders in the digital space in Canada, and increasingly, North America. His passion for digital, his skill in recruiting and retaining strong talent, his natural ability to captivate clients and sell great work have contributed significantly to the business success of some of the largest, most innovative brands in the world.

John joined Proximity in 2006, started with a creative team of 3 and has since built one of the largest creative departments in the country – 60 is the count as of January 2011. John leads the Global mandate for clients such as Gillette, RIM and Monster, as well as national and North American mandates for HP, J&J, Bayer, Campbell’s, Royal Bank of Canada, Pedigree and M&Ms.

In the last 24 months, John has directed work that has won more awards – nationally and internationally - than in the entire history of Proximity in Canada. Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, London International Advertising Awards, New York Festivals, DMA Echoes, AdWeek Buzz Awards, W3, Canadian Marketing Awards.

John is married, a father of two young boys, and spends his off hours with books, movies, food, family and friends.