Darren Richardson

Dusseldorf Germany

Chief Creative Officer

Darren has over 17 years experience leading award winning creative and interactive departments and currently work's as Chief Creative Officer & Managing Director for BBDO Proximity Dusseldorf

Darren has a multi-channelled background, working in TV Production, Mobile, Installation (outdoor) ,
Retail, Gaming and of course Online where he has picked up awards at Cannes, D&AD, Webby's and Bafta for
clients such as Nokia. Nike and Adidas

He is also lucky enough to have been published over 100 times in trade magazines and co-authored 2 books.

Because of his wide and varied background he fills the gap between the traditional and interactive offering's
for creative agencies, straddling the Creative and Interactive departments.

Focusing on strategy, insight, conceptual ideas, innovation, tech, the work, new business and client handling.

Brief Employment History:

CCO / Managing Director @ BBDO Proximity Dusseldorf

Regional Executive Creative Director @ BBDO Proximity

Creative Director / Head of Interactive @ CP+B

Executive Creative Technology Director @ 180 Amsterdam
Creative Technical Director @ ISOBAR
Creative Technical Director @ R/GA
Interactive Creative Director @ Magic Lantern Productions

  • Work
    • BBDO Proximity
  • Education
    • Degree New Media