ABOUT
PAUL KIDD
I’m an award-winning creative leader and problem solver with 20+ years of experience building brands and leading teams across global B2C, B2B, and CPG industries. At my core, I’m a collaborative partner who turns strategy and data into creative outcomes that drive revenue, engagement, and differentiation. My leadership style is grounded in positivity—I lead with empathy, energy, and clear direction to create a space where creatives feel supported and confident delivering their best work: human, sharp, and memorable.
I’m a hands-on studio builder, having led both in-house and agency teams while owning day-to-day studio operations—hiring, resourcing, budgets, coaching, and concept-to-launch execution. I’m comfortable presenting to executives and aligning stakeholder strategy around a clear story.
I care deeply about healthy creative cultures built on collaboration, feedback, and celebrating wins—especially when it helps people grow into bigger roles.
Outside of work, I’m an avid outdoor enthusiast—hiking, trail running, and camping whenever I can.
AWARDS
REFERENCES
I had the pleasure of working with Paul for many years during his time at Talking Rain. I'm grateful for that time, as I learned a great deal about creative department org structure, workflow, and what better looks like. He progressed our creative ability by establishing and cultivating a best-in-class creative services team. Paul is highly engaging, willing to do what it takes, and is always on. I'm looking forward to the day our paths cross again.
Chris Hall, SVP Poppi Brand, PepsiCo
Paul was the leader we needed. He brings a zeal for building great teams, while doing meaningful work. I appreciate his purpose-driven vision, along with KPIs that are results-oriented. Paul is one of those that just "gets it" -- while also "getting it done"-with empathy, AND, business acumen.
Paul brings a blend of client and agency experience, and fully understands the business impact of decisions, and knows what it takes to optimize team productivity, while caring about every individual to nurture career development.
Harmony Crawford, EVP US & APAC, The Marketing Practice