Tim Duffy

Tim graduated from Cambridge and in 1986 joined Saatchi & Saatchi as a Strategic Planner. In 1995 he became one of the founders of M&C Saatchi and helped build it into an integrated agency, comprising advertising, sponsorship, CRM, PR, data, research and talent management. He was appointed Chief Executive in 2004 and Chairman of the UK Group in 2009. Tim has worked for a range of clients including; the launch of the National Lottery, the London Olympics, British Airways, GlaxoSmithKline, NatWest, Procter & Gamble, and various government behaviour change campaigns, including Change4Life. He is Chair of the General Media Panel which advises the ASA, and Chairs the Board of Free Word, an international cultural organisation promoting literature, literacy and freedom of expression. Tim will be presenting on ‘Shining A Light On The Conflict Between Art And Science: How To Differentiate Your Brands Over The Long Term’ detailing the Saatchi Institute and London Business School’s recent initiative, on the 15th of June.