20 March, 2026

Creative Operations Summit London 2026

Ivan Pols

Chief Creative Officer

what3words

Ivan leads on Brand Experience at what3words and has helped build a wonderful multinational, full service, in-house studio and marketing team in a global tech company.

He champions inclusive and in-house creativity, and works with the growing community of leaders in this space.

He’s won a few awards, including Grand Prix and Golds at D&AD, Cannes, One Show, Clios, London International, and in almost every category including Integrated Campaign, Innovation, Product Design, Effectiveness, and even web banners.

Previously, Ivan was Global Creative Director at both Ogilvy London and adam&eveDDB, for Dove, Unilever & Philips. While in Canada he worked on things like Diamond Shreddies, the cereal campaign that ended up in advertising textbooks, business books, TED Talks, and spoof videos.

He is also Co-founder of Truth & Spectacle, a consultancy that helps organisations co-create powerful stories that inspire them to leap forward.

Also, he likes to draw cartoons.
 

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