Iris taps St Luke's co-founder John Grant for global Samsung strategy role
Iris has hired John Grant as chief strategy officer for its global Samsung business.
Iris taps St Luke's co-founder John Grant for global Samsung strategy role
Grant, who co-founded independent creative agency St Luke's, will now be tasked with creating and converting global opportunities for Samsung, working with Iris' planning teams internationally to drive the business across APAC, Europe and the Americas.
He has over three decades worth of experience in the industry, having worked as a consultant since 1999. In that time he has also authored seven books on business and worked with Iris on an ad-hoc basis for 14 years.
"After the longest courtship in agency history, Iris and I finally decided to become an item," he said of his new role. "It’s any strategist’s dream job – an amazing opportunity to help Iris trailblaze with its relentlessly innovative and ambitious global Samsung client."
Sam Noble, co-founder and deputy chief executive at Iris, added: "John’s track record in brand innovation and transformative strategic thinking is second to none and he's been a valued collaborator with the agency for many years.
"We’re delighted that he wants to focus on helping both iris and Samsung to become the most inspiring, exciting and innovative businesses we can be."