What does it take to pivot across industries — from alcohol marketing to Disney, and then to Netflix — while leading global creative teams?

In this episode of Creative Leadership with Heart, Rico sits down with Gavin Quirk, Head of Innovation Operations at Netflix (and formerly of Disney & Diageo), to explore a career path filled with bold pivots, setbacks, and growth.

💬 Gavin shares:

• His journey from aspiring footballer ⚽️ to brand manager at Diageo (Guinness, Jose Cuervo)

• What it was like marketing Hannah Montana at Disney after Guinness 🍺

• The massive culture shift moving from Disney to Netflix

• Lessons in authentic leadership across three very different industries

• How to lead distributed global teams with empathy and flexibility

• Why career paths are rarely linear — and why that’s a good thing

This conversation is packed with insights for anyone navigating career transitions, leadership challenges, or just wondering if they’re “on the right path.”

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