Simon Cook
Simon Cook is the CEO of Cannes Lions, the International Festival of Creativity, the most influential gathering in the global advertising and marketing industry. He leads an organization that sets the benchmark for creative excellence worldwide, bringing together brand marketers, agency leaders, media owners, and technology platforms each year on the French Riviera. Under his leadership, Cannes Lions has evolved to more explicitly embrace the intersection of creativity, data, and technology, reflecting the growing importance of AdTech and MarTech in modern marketing.
Last updated Oct 18, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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Bio
Simon Cook is the CEO of Cannes Lions, the International Festival of Creativity, the most influential gathering in the global advertising and marketing industry. He leads an organization that sets the benchmark for creative excellence worldwide, bringing together brand marketers, agency leaders, media owners, and technology platforms each year on the French Riviera. Under his leadership, Cannes Lions has evolved to more explicitly embrace the intersection of creativity, data, and technology, reflecting the growing importance of AdTech and MarTech in modern marketing.
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- Appointed CEO of Cannes Lions, overseeing the world's most prestigious advertising and creativity festival
- Led Cannes Lions through post-pandemic recovery and expansion of its technology and data-focused programming
- Expanded Cannes Lions' relevance to the AdTech and MarTech ecosystem through dedicated tracks and partnerships