Patrick Gardner

Background

About Patrick Gardner

Digital production leader with a 20+ year track record guiding multidisciplinary teams to build award-winning brands and experiences. Driven by a passion for pushing creative boundaries and a dedication to excellence, I thrive on developing brand-enhancing experiences that leverage cutting-edge technology and strategic insights. My approach blends imaginative storytelling with a results-oriented mindset, ensuring that every project resonates with its audience and achieves measurable impact. As a collaborative leader, I excel at uniting teams and navigating complexities to transform ambitious visions into reality. I’ve been fortunate to work with many of the world’s best-known brands- Google - Meta - Amazon - Airbnb - Disney - Netflix - adidas - Converse - Riot Games - IKEA - Diageo - Pernod Ricard - Heineken - CNN - BBC - Ford - Volvo - Swarovski Key skills- Creative project management & operations - Account leadership - Product development - Team mentorship - Digital transformation - Storytelling And my expertise spans- High-traffic, multilingual websites - Apps - Integrated campaigns - Social marketing - Content - Experiential (including retail/in-store)- AR/VR - AI Recognitions- 16 Cannes Lions (1 Grand Prix) along with many other awards - Lifetime Executive Member, Webby Awards Jury Born in Oregon and educated in New York, I spent a number of awesome years in Sweden before taking a sabbatical in 2015-16 to sail my own boat back across the Atlantic, and since then have happily called Los Angeles home. My experience is global, but approach always hands-on, collaborative and can-do. Fluent in Swedish and a dual US-Swedish/EU citizen, I bring a unique perspective to any project.