hey, i’m hannah.
I’m a self-confessed word nerd and creative director based in Sydney.
Born and raised in the depths of the Canadian wilderness. Lived and learned in cities around the world. Settled in Australia’s ad land for the last 12 years and counting.
When I’m not busy making ads, you’ll most likely find me moonlighting as an amateur chef, sommelier, food stylist, florist, screenwriter, and poet. (Or just attempting to wrangle AI. Yeehaw.)
Basically, I spend all my time making things for people.
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
i’m currently…
Collaborating on screenwriting a three-part series of short films.
Creating the look and feel for a women’s sleepwear brand.
Daydreaming about my future wine bar and providore.
Writing a collection of short stories that will never really be finished.
Indefinitely planning my next dinner party menu.
Playing with erasure poetry in the moments in between.
what people say...
Hannah is pretty good. And by pretty good, I mean very good. Very, very good.
If you ever need a creative director who can work hard, work fast, think well, present well and bring energy every single day. She’s it.
She also does a mean Canadian accent.
—Jeremy Hogg
National ECD, M&C Saatchi AUNZ
Get Hannah.
She’s a force of idea nature.
A compelling writer, a mesmerising presenter, and an unflinching decision maker, Hannah has all the superpowers you need in a Creative Director and then some.
She’s an integrated, digi, data wizz, and above all that, she’s an awesome human who will add genius and, importantly, kindness to anything you charge her with.
—Emma Robbins
Group CCO, M+C Saatchi AUNZ
Hannah was a founding member of Digitas' award-winning creative team and the longest-serving member of our tight knit squad.
Her craft, mentorship and leadership were invaluable contributions to the growth of our creative team from three people in Sydney to 23 creatives across four offices in two countries.
Deep empathy, an unwavering commitment to her craft and an instinct for elevating the impact of those around her make Hannah a one-of-a-kind creative leader.
—Simon Brock
ECD, Digitas AUNZ
I’ve had the privilege of working with Hannah only once so far, but it was truly one of the most collaborative and easy going projects I’ve experienced in my career. She was tirelessly creative, supportive and wholly respectful, giving Daniel Askill and I the latitude to take her team’s concept into new realms.
From start to finish, Hannah managed the team, the client and the project effortlessly, and fought for the best ideas and outcomes every single time.
10/10 the best agency creative I’ve had the good fortune to work with. (And stand on a freezing cold beach with. Twice.)
—Glenn Stewart
Director, COLLIDER
where i’ve been...
Freelance
Creative Director
Current
M+C Saatchi
Creative Director
2025-2026
Innocean
Creative Director
2023-2025
Associate Creative Director
Digitas ANZ
2021-2023
Digitas ANZ
Copy Director
2020-2021
Digitas ANZ
Senior Copywriter
2018-2020
DigitasLBI
Copywriter
2015-2018
We Are Social
Content Manager
2014-2015
Notable Life
Editorial Writer
2013-2014
Harland Wine Co
Co-Founder
2016-2019
things i’ve learned...
Carleton University
B.A. Honours
English Literature & Creative Writing
University of Leeds
B.A. Honours
English Literature & Creative Writing
Advertising Council Australia
AWARD
Creative Leadership
things i’ve done...
AdSchool Copywriting Lecturer
Ad Council Australia
2025
AICP Post Awards Judge
AICP
2025
AWARD Awards Judge
Ad Council Australia
2025
AWARD School Judge
Ad Council Australia
2022-2026
Cannes Young Lions Judge
Ad Council Australia
2025-2026
Making an Impression Panelist
D&AD Shift
2025
How I F*cked Up Panelist
Publicis Groupe
2021
30 Under 30 Finalist
B&T
2021
AdNews
2024
AdNews
2024
Mumbrella
2024
Mediaweek
2024
AdNews
2023
Campaign Asia
2022
Campaign Asia
2021
Little Black Book
2018
things inspiring me lately…
This latest release