Ken Black
Ken Black is a seasoned creative leader whose career spans more than two decades at Nike, where he rose to a vice president level role, followed by a position as Chief Creative Innovation Officer at GMR, the experiential and sports marketing agency. His background reflects deep expertise in brand storytelling, experiential design, and creative innovation at the intersection of sport, culture, and marketing. In June 2026, OBE appointed Black as Creative-in-Residence, bringing his extensive brand and experiential marketing experience to the agency as it continues to grow its creative capabilities.
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- Years in industry
- 30 years
Bio
Ken Black is a seasoned creative leader whose career spans more than two decades at Nike, where he rose to a vice president level role, followed by a position as Chief Creative Innovation Officer at GMR, the experiential and sports marketing agency. His background reflects deep expertise in brand storytelling, experiential design, and creative innovation at the intersection of sport, culture, and marketing. In June 2026, OBE appointed Black as Creative-in-Residence, bringing his extensive brand and experiential marketing experience to the agency as it continues to grow its creative capabilities.
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Notable achievements
- Spent 25 years at Nike, reaching vice president level in a creative capacity
- Served as Chief Creative Innovation Officer at GMR
- Appointed Creative-in-Residence at OBE in June 2026