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Chief creative officer

Corporate title

Corporate title

The title Chief Creative Officer (CCO) typically describes the highest-ranking position of a creative team within a media company. Depending on the type of company, this position may be responsible for the overall look and feel of marketing, media, and branding associated with the organization. The CCO may also be charged with managing, developing, and leading one or multiple teams of creative directors, art directors, designers, and copywriters. They may also have charge over long-term planning related to intellectual property owned by the company, as in the case of Marvel Comics/Marvel Studios, DC Comics/DC Studios, or the WWE.

Overall description

The CCO directs a company's creative strategy and output that drives and defines a company's brand. A CCO is often heavily involved in development cycles for consumer-facing media products, such as films, TV, or videogames. The CCO helps to craft creative decision-making and work processes to optimize for quality and consumer satisfaction. They may also serve as the primary internal champion for the needs of both creative teams and the products themselves, as opposed to other competing business interests.

Notable chief creative officers

  • David Filoni of Lucasfilm
  • Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa of Archie Comics
  • Jessica Alba of The Honest Company
  • Jens Bergensten of Mojang Studios (developer of Minecraft)
  • Hailey Bieber of Rhode
  • Burnie Burns of Rooster Teeth Productions
  • Nick Cannon of Radio Shack
  • Wong Cho-lam of TVB
  • Clive Davis of Sony Music Entertainment
  • Pete Docter of Pixar (after Lasseter left in 2017)
  • Jeremy Elbertson of Offbrand
  • Kevin Feige of Marvel Entertainment
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar of Foodstirs
  • Hugh Hefner of Playboy Enterprises
  • Alan Horn of Walt Disney Studios
  • Tony Khan of All Elite Wrestling
  • Jared Bush of Walt Disney Animation Studios
  • Jim Lee of DC Entertainment
  • Seth MacFarlane of Fuzzy Door Productions
  • Matthew Mercer of Critical Role
  • Anthony Padilla of Smosh
  • Raf Simons of Calvin Klein
  • Riccardo Tisci of Burberry
  • will.i.am of 3D Systems

References

References

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  4. Gustines, George Gene. (March 2, 2014). "Archie Comic Picks Film and TV Writer for Top Creative Post".
  5. Nagy, Evie. (April 8, 2014). "How Archie Comics' New Chief Creative Officer Is Reimagining Riverdale". [[Fast Company (magazine).
  6. [http://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty/jessica-alba-honest-beauty-launch-ulta-10342165/ "Jessica Alba's Honest Beauty to Launch in Ulta"]
  7. (2020-10-02). "Mojang: Bringing Minecraft To Smash Is The Result Of An "Amazing Collaboration" With Nintendo".
  8. (May 28, 2025). "E.l.f. Beauty to Acquire Hailey Bieber's Rhode in $1 Billion Deal".
  9. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ODSGbbWf7g "Burnie Burns"]
  10. "Nick Cannon Joins RadioShack As Chief Creative Officer".
  11. (2021-04-19). "It's outdated and not funny, Hong Kong viewers tell TVB, after new variety show triggers controversy". South China Morning Post.
  12. (2022-06-14). "Clive Davis reflects on his legendary music industry career". New York Post.
  13. (2023-06-12). "Ludwig's Offbrand expands with Jerma, key hires, and an upcoming investment (Exclusive)".
  14. Otterson, Joe. (2019-10-15). "Kevin Feige Named Chief Creative Officer of Marvel".
  15. "United States of Women, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chief Creative Officer".
  16. (17 September 2018). "Sarah Michelle Gellar's Foodstirs Becomes First Glyphosate Residue Free Certified Baking Mix Company".
  17. [http://www.biography.com/people/hugh-hefner-9333521#synopsis "Hugh Hefner Biography"]
  18. (May 1, 2019). "Disney Promotes Alan Bergman to Studio Co-Chairman as Alan Horn Adds Chief Creative Officer Role". Variety.
  19. (19 September 2024). "Jared Bush Named Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios". The Walt Disney Company.
  20. [http://www.dcentertainment.com/management/geoff-johns "Geoff Johns"]
  21. "NEW Webby Gallery + Index".
  22. [https://fashionista.com/2018/02/fashion-creative-directors-2018-guide Your Creative Director Cheat Sheet for the Fall 2018 Shows]. FASHIONISTA. 6 February 2018
  23. [https://www.burberryplc.com/en/news-and-media/press-releases/corporate/2018/burberry-appoints-riccardo-tisci-as-chief-creative-officer.html Burberry appoints Riccardo Tisci as Chief Creative Officer] {{Webarchive. link. (2018-11-23 . [[Burberry]]. 1 March 2018)
  24. (8 January 2014). "3D Systems Appoints will.i.am as Its Chief Creative Officer".
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