Chris Ellis

chrisandchris.com.au

An accomplished Creative Director, Chris has created original, memorable and influential work for brands including Jeep, Specsavers, Bonds and Movember featured in The Huffington Post, The Guardian, AdWeek and Contagious Magazine.

With over 15 years' experience across almost every category, he's worked with some of the biggest names in advertising including CHE Proximity, TBWA, The Monkeys and Cummins & Partners. Often at the pointy end of the creative pitchfork, he has helped lead agencies to over 40 new business wins, recognised with back-to-back Agency of The Year titles. In 2021, Chris joined Special Group as Creative Director alongside longtime friend and collaborator, Chris Andrews.

It was a trip to Rome’s Trevi fountain as a child where Chris developed an affinity for shiny objects. He's since begun collecting them, with recognition at all global shows, including the inaugural Clio Grand Prix for sports advertising, D&AD, Cannes Lions, New York Festivals, Effies and Spikes, to name a few. He was the Victorian Head of Australia's preeminent advertising course, AWARD School for two years, an MADC committee member and continues to lecture in the RMIT Advertising Masters and Creative Programs.