JWT Australia & New Zealand

• JWT Sydney
• JWT Melbourne
• JWT Auckland

JOHN GUTTERIDGE Chief Executive Officer, Australasia

WHAT DOES HE BELIEVE?
It's important to surround yourself with people you value. Our business is all about people. I believe in recognising brilliance, and creating an inspiring and exciting environment where people can flourish. Enthusiasm and inspiration is the foundation of what we do.

Then are we ready to make the best product possible for our clients. We are set to problem solve and crack their puzzles in interesting and inventive ways. This is what sets us apart from our competitors.

WHO HAS HE WORKED WITH?
I have managed a diverse portfolio across many categories and blue chip brands. These include The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, Mazda, Ford, Invensys, Golden Wonder, Shell (Corporate Sustainability), Motorola, AMP and Tourism New Zealand to name a few.

WHERE HAS HE WORKED?
I started my career in the industry in London as a Media Planner Buyer before switching to Account Service in both integrated and traditional agencies. A move to JWT London followed by JWT Australia, saw me being sought out to head up the New Zealand operation. From there I returned to Australia as Managing Director of JWT Melbourne.

WHO INSPIRES HIM?
Bobby Fischer for his foresight and focus.
Gordon Ramsay for his passion, perfectionism and boundless energy.