BIO
Tony O’Neill is an award-winning creative leader named to Adweek’s Creative 100, Ad Age’s 40 Under 40, and ADCOLOR’s Creative Honorees, and has judged top industry shows including Cannes Lions and the London International Awards.
A leader of leaders and a dedicated mentor to emerging, diverse talent—Tony invests in the next generation through programs like Creative LIAisons. He’s known for crafting disruptive, culturally resonant work that earns headlines and drives buzz for iconic brands like McDonald’s, BMW, Mountain Dew, Verizon, Pepsi, Jack Daniel’s, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Toyota, Michelob Ultra, the Golden State Warriors, and the Courageous Global Foundation.
Tony blurs the lines between his career and hobbies—branding personal projects and passion-fueled ventures that keep his creativity sharp and his values visible. From Pantry Kids, a nonprofit started with his two daughters, to JA Dreamers, a design-and-build imagination company co-founded with his wife.
Tony builds what he believes in.
He brings creativity, purpose, and family into everything he touches—whether that’s campaigns, creative systems, or side projects that fuel culture.
A proud husband, #GirlDad, and Brenda’s son
SUPER POWER: What if…
BELIEF: Idea is King and execution is Queen—and she has to be flawless.”
MANTRA: 1 + 1 = 3