Greg Quinton, Global Chief Creative Officer, Design Bridge and Partners, has been named Design Jury President at Cannes Lions for 2026. This year’s line-up brings together an exceptional group of global leaders to define excellence that will shape the year ahead.

Greg is a passionate believer in the power of design - a belief that underpins a 30-year career and a reputation for creative excellence, earning him hundreds of awards including top honours at Cannes Lions, D&AD, New York Art Directors Club and more.

As Global Chief Creative Officer, he works and supports teams across the network and has collaborated with a wide range of clients including Aston Martin, The Connaught, London Symphony Orchestra, The National Gallery and HSBC.

Greg loves judging and regularly joins or chairs international award juries. He is a champion of next generation talent and is actively involved in speaking and supporting design education, with two terms as a D&AD Trustee including Chair of Education. He is currently a coach for the Innovation MA course at Dyson School (Imperial College London).

He is also the co-author of a comprehensive update of ‘A Smile in the Mind’, published by Phaidon Press, which analyses the role of wit within design, advertising and branding.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place 22nd-26th June, are the world’s premier creative awards, setting the global benchmark for marketing and communications excellence annually. Across a breadth of specialist categories, the Lions celebrate creative excellence and effectiveness in every sector and discipline of the industry.

“Our jury presidents are selected for their proven creative leadership, global perspective and ability to recognise creative work that will raise the bar. The 2026 Jury President line-up reflects the full breadth of creativity today - spanning from brand building to transformation, to driving culture and influencing commerce. I have no doubt they will collectively set a powerful new standard for the year ahead.”

— Simon Cook, Chief Executive of Lions

Discover the full Jury President line-up here.