In this episode I am talking to Jean Batthany, a purpose-driven Chief Creative Officer with over three decades of experience in advertising and marketing. Jean is known for her innovative approach to creative leadership and fostering diverse, collaborative teams.

Jean's impressive career includes leadership roles at Walmart as Chief Creative Officer and VP, Global Creative at Walt Disney Parks, where she led its in-house agency, Yellow Shoes. Her expertise in transforming in-house agencies into innovative digital-first creative centres of excellence has been widely recognised in the industry.

Jean's talent has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of Business Insider's 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising. Her creative work has received multiple prestigious awards, including Addys, Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.

Currently, Jean works as a Fractional Chief Creative Officer, where she is able to collaborate with purpose-driven leaders to launch, grow and evolve their brands at the same time as pursuing her personal mission to make the world more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful.

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23 Jean Batthany on what it takes to be a CCO