Quentin George, Global Director, Digital Strategy & Marketing Innovation, Universal McCann
Quentin's role as Global Director of Digital Strategy & Marketing Innovation places him in the center of Universal McCann's growth strategy as it emerges as a leading global media agency. Integrated communications is increasingly at the center of our thinking today and reflects the new reality of consumer behavior and media consumption. Quentin has over 15 years of Internet industry experience, driving leading strategies for how to solve complex digital marketing problems and developing new business.
Quentin was previously Chief of Corporate Development for Organic. Before joining Organic he was the Vice President of Client Services at Avenue A/Razorfish, where he was responsible for driving Internet initiatives that generated significant business results for clients such as Sun Microsystems, Mercury, Veritas, Genentech, Disney, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and DNA Direct. He was also the co-founder and CEO of Electric Ocean, an internationally renowned interactive marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Quentin graduated from Damelin College in Johannesburg, and received a post-graduate diploma in advertising from the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town. He is a founding member and former co-chairman of the Digital Interactive Media Association (DIMA).
