Grace Francis
Grace Francis

Grace Francis is WongDoody’s global chief creative and design officer, and the Innovation Lion president at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

A rare non-binary industry leader, they are intently focused on creating meaningful intersectional work and advocating for gender-inclusive LGBTQIA+ representation. When they’re not leading the Innovation Lion judging, Francis has spent time with Cannes’ Young Lions, prioritizing trans and non-binary individuals seeking mentorship.

Campaign US asked Francis to describe their experience at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year as a non-binary creative, as part of a series of columns dedicated to exploring representation at advertising’s biggest annual festival.

Grace Francis
Grace Francis
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Global Chief Creative and Design Officer
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Grace leads WongDoody’s creative and design work worldwide after having worked at Accenture Interactive and holding Chief Experience Officer roles at both Droga5 London and Karmarama. One of the only trans non-binary industry leaders, Grace is a strong advocate for intersectional inclusivity within the creative industry, and not only founded a mentorship practice, but participated in the advertising industry’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy group. In demand as a speaker and guest lecturer, Grace has also judged Cannes Lions, The One Show, Creative Review Annual and BIMA, among others.

Grace Francis

Grace Francis is WongDoody’s global chief creative and design officer, and the Innovation Lion president at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

A rare non-binary industry leader, they are intently focused on creating meaningful intersectional work and advocating for gender-inclusive LGBTQIA+ representation. When they’re not leading the Innovation Lion judging, Francis has spent time with Cannes’ Young Lions, prioritizing trans and non-binary individuals seeking mentorship.

Campaign US asked Francis to describe their experience at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year as a non-binary creative, as part of a series of columns dedicated to exploring representation at advertising’s biggest annual festival.

Grace Francis
Grace Francis
Global Chief Creative and Design Officer
Connect

Grace leads WongDoody’s creative and design work worldwide after having worked at Accenture Interactive and holding Chief Experience Officer roles at both Droga5 London and Karmarama. One of the only trans non-binary industry leaders, Grace is a strong advocate for intersectional inclusivity within the creative industry, and not only founded a mentorship practice, but participated in the advertising industry’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy group. In demand as a speaker and guest lecturer, Grace has also judged Cannes Lions, The One Show, Creative Review Annual and BIMA, among others.

Grace Francis is WongDoody’s global chief creative and design officer, and the Innovation Lion president at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

A rare non-binary industry leader, they are intently focused on creating meaningful intersectional work and advocating for gender-inclusive LGBTQIA+ representation. When they’re not leading the Innovation Lion judging, Francis has spent time with Cannes’ Young Lions, prioritizing trans and non-binary individuals seeking mentorship.

Campaign US asked Francis to describe their experience at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year as a non-binary creative, as part of a series of columns dedicated to exploring representation at advertising’s biggest annual festival.

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