Nick Turner departs AKQA for international executive creative director role at Razorfish

Razorfish has appointed AKQA’s Nick Turner in the role of International Creative Director.

The hire marks a substantial reinforcement to the existing creative teams established in

international markets – Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy and UK.

Turner (pictured far left) is responsible for driving the highest creative standards and output while attracting, inspiring and retaining exceptional talent. He will continue to nurture and grow the worldclass creative department for the UK office and will be a driving force in promoting experience led innovation throughout the agency’s international offices and for new and existing clients.

Turner reports directly to Daniel Bonner, Razorfish Global Chief Creative officer (pictured above right), who commented, “It speaks volumes about the positive trajectory of our international markets that we’ve hired Nick to lead and coordinate their creative output. I’m incredibly proud of the best-in-class, award winning talent Razorfish is attracting. Nick brings his own unique abilities and experience to this role that will make it possible for us to push boundaries even further.”

Turner added: “I am excited to join a forward thinking agency that is proud of the work, proud of its people and totally obsessed with creating truly original ideas. I look forward to leading the international team and delivering innovative and meaningful solutions to some of the world’s most ambitious and influential brands.”

Turner’s appointment is effective from Monday. Prior to joining Razorfish Turner spent 16 years at AKQA, joining as an art director in 1998 and progressing to Executive Creative Director in 2011. Turner’s extensive client list includes Audi, Barclays, BMW, Fiat, Ferrari, Microsoft, Nissan, Orange, Philips, Sainsbury’s, TUI and Virgin Money. Turner has amassed armfuls of UK, European and Global awards including a Cannes Cyber Lions Grand Prix.

He has delivered keynotes across Europe and lectured at European creative schools including London College of Communications, Berghs School of Communications and Hyper Island. Turner was educated at University of the Arts London, achieving a First Class Honors degree in Graphic and Media Design.