CANNY

Meet The Team

Expertly led by two industry visionaries. We orchestrate digital transformation through high-impact strategy and executive direction.

Leadership

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Drew Hollinshead

CMO & Co-Founder

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

As Co-Founder, Drew drives the creative vision. With over a decade leading high-growth teams, he translates complex business goals into impactful creative strategies.

Core Competencies

Creative StrategyMarketing DirectionBrand PositioningGrowth Hacking

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John Walker

CTO & Co-Founder

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

A multi-disciplined leader who launched his first business at 12. John leverages technical insight and strategic foresight to drive technological capabilities, advising C-suite execs and shaping national AI policy.

Core Competencies

AI PolicyFinTechStrategic PlanningSocial Impact Innovation

The Canny Approach

We don't just build teams; we engineer outcomes. Our co-founders personally oversee every project, leveraging a bespoke network of global specialists only when your project demands it.

Strategic Focus

You speak directly to the founders. No account managers diluting your vision. We ensure every decision aligns with your commercial goals.

Elastic Scale

We maintain a vetted roster of niche experts. Need a blockchain dev or a 3D animator? We plug them in instantly, without the overhead.

Agile Execution

By keeping our core lean, we move faster than traditional agencies. We pivot, adapt, and deploy solutions while others are still scheduling meetings.

Team

Ali Santos

Head of Creative

For more than a decade, I’ve lived through words, creating, provoking, and delivering results for brands of all sizes. Because writing isn’t just about telling stories; it’s about selling ideas, sparking desire, and opening paths to what doesn’t exist yet.