Functional & Fabulous S2 E4: Gavin Williams, Former Global Director of Digital & Ecommerce of Creed - A Ban on Squirrel Hunting

Ger and Gordon sit down with Gavin Williams, former Global Director of Digital & ecommerce at Creed, to explore the concept of 'squirrel hunting' — the tendency to chase every shiny new trend in ecommerce. We'll delve into how businesses can distinguish between innovation and disruption, ensuring investment only in the strategies that drive success.

Gavin shares a fascinating case study. Autotrader, facing the potential threat of digital photography and the internet, recognised how to turn these into opportunities and became a leader in the automotive marketplace.

Gavin also shares his thoughts on why he believes AI can be a powerful tool for ideation and brainstorming, helping marketers bring curiosity back to the internet.

 

About Gavin Williams

Gavin is the former Global Director of Digital and Ecommerce at Creed, a luxury fragrance brand. He has an impressive track record across some of the UK's most well-known brands and ecommerce businesses, including Farfetch, Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Autotrader.

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