# Jonathan Johnsongriffin

> Jonathan Johnsongriffin is VP of Global Brand & Creative at Google, where he leads the Global Brand Studio's creative strategy. A veteran of Nike's most iconic campaigns - including 'You Can't Stop Us' and 'Just Do It Crazy Dreams' - he spent nearly five years shaping Nike's global brand narrative before joining Google in January 2023. Co-founder of the Serena Williams Design Crew program, jury member at Cannes Lions 2023 and 2024, and board trustee at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Johnsongriffin blends industrial design roots with cultural storytelling at the intersection of sport, technology, and purpose.

- **Role:** VP, Global Brand & Creative at Google
- **Organizations:** Google, Nike, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Cannes Lions, ADCOLOR
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor's Degree, Industrial and Product Design, University of Cincinnati, Automotive Design, College for Creative Studies
- **Known for:** VP, Global Brand & Creative at Google, leading the Global Brand Studio's creative strategy, Co-founded the award-winning Serena Williams Design Crew program at Nike, Led Nike campaigns: 'You Can't Stop Us,' 'Just Do It Crazy Dreams,' 'Breaking 2,' Nike 50th Anniversary

## Career timeline

- **2003-2006** — Studied Industrial and Product Design at University of Cincinnati
- **2013-2016** — Served as General Manager of Nike Vietnam
- **2018-2023** — Vice President, Head of Global Brand Defining Creative and Brand Innovation at Nike; led campaigns including 'You Can't Stop Us,' 'Just Do It Crazy Dreams,' 'Breaking 2,' and Nike's 50th Anniversary; co-founded Serena Williams Design Crew
- **2021** — Joined Board of Trustees at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
- **2023** — Joined Google as VP, Global Brand & Creative (January 2023); served as Cannes Lions Design Shortlisting Jury Member
- **2024** — Cannes Lions Design Awarding Jury Member; TEAM USA Advisor for Film at Cannes Lions

## Achievements

- VP, Global Brand & Creative at Google, leading the Global Brand Studio's creative strategy
- Co-founded the award-winning Serena Williams Design Crew program at Nike
- Led Nike campaigns: 'You Can't Stop Us,' 'Just Do It Crazy Dreams,' 'Breaking 2,' Nike 50th Anniversary
- 2024 Design Lions Awarding Jury Member at Cannes Lions International Festival
- 2023 Cannes Lions Design Shortlisting Jury Member
- 2024 TEAM USA Advisor for Film at Cannes Lions
- Board of Trustees Member at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) since December 2021
- ADCOLOR recognized award-winning creative leader
- Featured in PBS/OPB 'Expressions in Black' interview series

## Latest updates

- **2024-06** — Served as Design Lions Awarding Jury Member and TEAM USA Film Advisor at Cannes Lions 2024
- **2023-01** — Joined Google as VP, Global Brand & Creative, leading the Global Brand Studio

## Links

- Website: https://google.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-johnsongriffin/

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