What does it take to pivot across industries — from alcohol marketing to Disney, and then to Netflix — while leading global creative teams?
In this episode of Creative Leadership with Heart, Rico sits down with Gavin Quirk, Head of Innovation Operations at Netflix (and formerly of Disney & Diageo), to explore a career path filled with bold pivots, setbacks, and growth.
💬 Gavin shares:
His journey from aspiring footballer ⚽️ to brand manager at Diageo (Guinness, Jose Cuervo)
What it was like marketing Hannah Montana at Disney after Guinness 🍺
The massive culture shift moving from Disney to Netflix
Lessons in authentic leadership across three very different industries
How to lead distributed global teams with empathy and flexibility
Why career paths are rarely linear — and why that’s a good thing
This conversation is packed with insights for anyone navigating career transitions, leadership challenges, or just wondering if they’re “on the right path.”
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