Previously Director of The One Show awards, Izen now has executive oversight of that programme as well as the Art Directors Club ADC Annual Awards, Art Directors Club of Europe ADC*E Awards, ONE Asia Creative Awards, Type Directors Club TDC competition, Young Ones Student Awards, ADC Young Guns and Next Creative Leaders programme, says the NPO.

The position was created with the aim to unify, elevate and future-proof the organisation's portfolio of programmes, uphold standards, reinforce trust and expand the public relevance of creative excellence, adds the NPO.

Izen is tasked with strengthening and aligning The One Club's brand, standards and reputation across all awards programmes, aiming to redefine how creativity is celebrated, communicated and experienced, and transforming the club's awards into visible, influential platforms that reflect creativity's evolving role in culture and business, says the NPO.

Some of his specific responsibilities include leading the evolution of show categories, disciplines and award structures to reflect modern creative practice, championing initiatives that expand global participation while maintaining the highest standards and supporting experimentation with new formats and recognition models that extend beyond traditional awards cycles, adds the NPO.

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club says that beyond governance and judging, Izen will play a critical role in reshaping how the awards are presented to the world.

"Adam will ensure they function not only as competitions, but as powerful cultural platforms that amplify creativity, elevate creative voices and generate lasting value for the industry," says Swanepoel. "He has a proven record of success in growing club membership and The One Show, and we look forward to him successfully bringing his strategic vision to the benefit of all of our global and regional shows."

"As our industry continues to evolve, recognising the ingenuity, craft and effectiveness of human-born creativity has never been more essential," says Izen. "I'm honored to work alongside the dedicated teams across The One Club's competitions to further strengthen our standards and elevate our role as the foremost authority in celebrating creative excellence."

Izen joined The One Club in 2022 as Membership Director, responsible for growing Corporate and Individual membership. His prior experience includes serving as Vice President at Brand Assembl, concludes the NPO.

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