WHO AM I?

My name’s Charlie. Although it would have been pretty funny to name my website after someone else.

Being just as experienced with the big clients as I am with the small, I take on each brief with the ambition of pushing the industry forward.

I’ve had global recognition on award shows like D&AD, Spikes, Clios, OneShow and AWARD, even winning Grand Prix at the B&T 30 under 30 awards.

I’ve got some shortcomings too though. I’ve lived by the beach for over 20 years and still don’t know how to surf. I can’t seem to get my partner’s tea-to-milk ratio right, even after 6 years. And I certainly don’t know how to brag without peppering in some self-deprecation (it’s good for the soul, right?).

“I think someone may have built him in a fucking machine….”

- Paul Nagy, CCO Asia Pacific, VML (link)

“We expect Dejean will be in the rarified air of the C-suite sooner, rather than later.”

- Tom Fogden, B&T Editor (link)

“There are a few things that make me optimistic about this industry. He’s in the top 3.”

- Bryce Waters, Sr. Art Director, M&C Saatchi.

“He eats thunder and shits creativity (I made up the thunder part).”

- Blair Panozza, Sr. Copywriter, VML Sydney/Melbourne.

“He is the most talented person I know, but he could give me some grandchildren.”

- Grandma, person who wants grandchildren.