Xavier Rees Group CEO, AMV Group

Xav sits on the IPA Council (and Chairs its Talent Leadership Group), the Effies UK Board, the Ad Net Zero steering group, and Purpose Disruptors’ advisory board. He has actively supported the Creative Mentor Network, the Modern Masculinity initiative, Bloom’s reverse mentoring programme and Creative Equals’ Diverse Minds programme, prompting conversation and action around neurodiversity. In 2020, he was named on the IPA’s inaugural iList, recognising the industry’s inclusivity trailblazers. Before Havas, Rees was Group Managing Director of adam&eveDDB, helping to lead the agency through its most successful period, including winning the Cannes Lions’ coveted global agency of the year accolade. He has also worked for BBH, Wunderman, AIS, and started life as a Product Buyer at Boots.