Terry Savage, TMA Global Chairman

From 2003 until 2018 Terry Savage was first CEO and then Chairman of Cannes Lions, the world’s leading Festival of Creativity in the brand communications space. During his tenure he led the development of Spikes Asia, Dubai Lynx and Eurobest, regional Festivals to compliment, the Global reach of Cannes.

Prior to this he was Chair of Cinema Advertising Sales House Val Morgan, and during his tenure sat on the public board of TMS listed on the ASX. He was President of the Global Trade body for Cinema Sales Houses SAWA for 8 years.

On his departure from Cannes Lions he formed his own consultancy Savages Unlimited, with clients in The UK, USA, China, Japan, Egypt and Australia.

He is current Chair of The Marketing Academy and London International Awards.  

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