Paul Woolmington

Paul is a ‘Renaissance’ entrepreneur of the media, advertising, digital, marketing and communications industry. He has held leadership positions both globally and domestically in management, media, integrated business, brand, digital and communications strategy at holding companies including IPG, Y&R Inc, WPP and MDC Partners. He helped architect the unbundling of media into stand-alone businesses at IPG and Y&R Inc., co-founded Naked Communications Americas, founded The Media Kitchen, and was named one of the ten most creative/innovative people in marketing and advertising by Fast Company.

Paul is currently the Founding CEO of Canvas Worldwide – a creatively driven media and communications agency that aims to “Challenge the Comfortable” and reinvent its marketplace at scale. Under Paul’s leadership, Canvas has grown to become the world’s second-largest independent media agency with over 500 people and a growing blue chip client roster. In recent years it’s been named Adweek’s Breakthrough Agency of the Year, Most Innovative Agency by Campaign US and most recently in AdAge’s 2024 Best Places to Work ranked as #1 adv and media agency and #4 overall.   Paul has been an “Angel, Advisor and Advocate” for many brands, businesses, and people. Involved in education, industry associations, charities, and purpose driven enterprises. A recipient of numerous awards, Paul is a frequent contributor, speaker, judge for Industry leading forums and events.