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Pete Johnson is the Global Executive Director at McCann. In his role, he is responsible for the creative leadership, product and new business for McCann NY.  In doing so, he works closely with creatives, strategists and business leaders to drive the world’s best creative work on behalf of the company’s clients.

Pete previously held the Executive Creative Director title at Deutsch and before that Arnold Worldwide where he oversaw creative development globally for both agencies. He is the author of 9 original screenplays, and recently made his directorial debut with the film “Better Half.”

Pete‘s work has been recognized and awarded globally: he is the proud recipient of many accolades for advertising and film including several Cannes Lions, including two Grand Prix awards, 22 film festival Laurels including wins at Florence Film Festival and the Independent Short Awards. His screenplay Weekend at Bernie’s 3 has been recognized by the Black/Red List as one of the top 20 comedy scripts of all time.  He’s also won gold, silver and bronze awards at Clio, LIA, ANA, The One Show, Webby Awards and D&AD.