Tom Martin & Julian Schreiber

Agency: Special

Australia

There’s no secret to why Tom and Jules’ joint creative leadership has made Special the powerhouse it is today. Twice the ambition, focus, imagination, and stamina to make great things happen. Their combined creative might has allowed them to create unprecedented impact, not just in Sydney and Melbourne, but also Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, and London. Closely mentoring creatives, championing work, and scaling the business globally, they also serve as Global CCOs of Uber and Uber Eats for Special. They truly have the ability to be in two places at once. Throughout their careers, they’ve proven that advertising and marketing have no place for boundaries—geographic or creative. They believe advertising is something to constantly push and explore. With 25 years of experience in top agencies worldwide, Tom and Julian gained renown at GPY&R Melbourne and Clemenger BBDO. As they grew, they realised they wanted the agency they were part of to be their ‘true’ creative project. They pursued leadership growth, first becoming ECDs at independent agencies like Johannes Leonardo New York and Cummins & Partners, before becoming partners and CCOs at Special.