He began his career as a copywriter at TBWA/Chiat/Day, where he rose to global creative director, helping adidas become the Cannes Marketer of the Year. in San Francisco, where he led the Xbox Halo 3 'Believe' global campaign, the most creatively awarded campaign of the decade. Before BBH, John co-founded both agencytwofifteen and T.A.G. Under his leadership, BBH became one of the most awarded agencies in New York, and John was named to the Adweek 50. Prior, John spent six years at BBH New York, starting as CCO and rising to become its first-ever Creative Chairman.

John heads creative across the Grey network based out of New York. John Patroulis, a globally recognized creative innovator and leader whose work has expanded the boundaries of advertising, was named Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of Grey in 2017.

John Patroulis Global Creative Chairman & President, Creative Business He serves on the board of Concern Worldwide, a global humanitarian group dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering through emergency relief, education and development programs in the world's poorest countries. Michael was named to CrainвЂ™s вЂњ40 under 40вЂќ list in 2012 and the 4AвЂ™s list of '100 People Who Make Advertising Great' in 2017. In addition to founding a brand consultancy in the 1990s, heвЂ™s held prominent leadership positions at KB+P, Landor, and Y&R. Michael has worked in numerous aspects of the advertising business, including accounts, strategy, business development, and corporate communications. He was named MD of Grey New York in 2011, COO in 2012, CEO for North America in 2013, becoming Global President of Grey in 2016. Michael joined Grey in 2007 and helped win over $2 billion of new client marketing investment on the way to three вЂњAgency of the YearвЂќ accolades. In 2017, Michael Houston became only the fifth Chief Executive Officer of Grey Group in its 102-year history. Michael Houston Worldwide Chief Executive Officer, Grey Group

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