Nine Creatives from around the World Land at Mother London

Top Row (L-R): Ali Milne, Paloma Gardiner, Jay Daniels, Will Lancaster

Bottom Row (L-R): Serhan Asim, Jack Willoughby, Matt Bladin, Ivan Montebello and Julie Matheny

After conducting a global search to find some of the best creative minds on the planet, Mother announces nine creative hires, a blend of fresh talent and more experienced individuals responsible for award-winning work. 

Double Cannes Lion Grand Prix and D&AD Black Pencil-winning creative Ivan Montebello comes from Publicis in Milan as a creative. An art director by trade, his previous work has included Burger King Moldy Whopper and Heineken Shutter Ads. 

Three-time Cannes Lion Grand Prix-winning creative director, Julie Matheny, joined Mother from Droga5 New York via a short stint at Away.

From Australia, Matt Bladin joins Mother after working at Special Group in Sydney. He was recognised by B&T as a 30 Under 30 and Creative Top 10. His previous client experience spans from Uber Eats to Netflix. 

Jack Willoughby and Serhan Asim are moving down the road from Lucky Generals after five and a half years, in that time they delivered work for Autodesk, Zoopla, Tang Enhancers and One Plus. 

Even closer to Mother, Jay Daniells and Will Lancaster move over from Wieden+Kennedy London. Their previous work has included Coca-Cola’s Open That Ahhh and the unofficial viral hit #justdoitsafely.

Finally, former Mother placements, who in the depths of the pandemic they founded GUAPPP Creative Studio Ltd to get placements, Ali Milne and Paloma Gardiner become a creative team. 

Commenting on the new additions to the team Felix Richter, Mother’s CCO, said: “We’re lucky to have these nine precious and talented individuals from all over the world join our team. I can't wait to see what they’ll think up with us here at Mother.”

This news follows the announcement of Nick Halberry, Tom Bender and Kirsty Minns as ECDs of Mother in London.