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Nikita Mishra
Sep 17, 2024

Leo Burnett’s new Australia CEO embraces innovation, ethical AI, and absurdism

In an interview with Campaign, Clare Pickens says creativity isn’t about awards—it’s about solving real business problems with bold, memorable ideas. She also champions humour and absurdism as essential tools.

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