Cedric Gairard–who’s been with Amsterdam-based ad agency 180 since 1998, most recently serving as head of production while co-managing the day-to-day running of the shop–is now set to join Nexus Productions, London, as executive producer effective Sept. 1.
During his 11 years at 180, Gairard worked with clients such as adidas, Sony and MTV, collaborating with leading directors on high caliber creative projects across a range of media. He was instrumental in setting up 180’s digital department, becoming a hybrid producer active in film, digital, design and alternative media production. In ’03, he worked on adidas’ “Impossible Is Nothing” campaign which remains 180’s largest TV production ever.
At Nexus, Gairard will work closely with company co-founders Chris O’Reilly and Charlotte Bavasso, and head of production Julia Parfitt to further develop the studio’s creative offering across multiple platforms.
Stars Among Those Who Lost Their Homes In L.A. Area Fires; Jamie Lee Curtis Pledges $1M To Relief Effort
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