Karan Dang is an executive creative leader with experience driving creative reputation, building and leading large, cross-functional, Integrated and diverse departments at both in-house and out of house agency settings, and delivering business results.. Internationally acclaimed, Karan was ranked #6 in the Top 10 Creative Directors in the world by the Cannes Lions Global Creativity Report 2017 and named to AdAge's 40 Under 40 list in 2021.

Throughout his career, Karan has leveraged his deep expertise in creative storytelling and brand innovation to guide brands through cultural shifts. As the former Head of Creative at The Walt Disney Company and Head of Brand Creative at Walmart, he pioneered innovative creative approaches and engaging storytelling to connect with newer audiences and drive business results.

Karan's groundbreaking campaigns, including the Cannes Lions Integrated and Promo Grand Prix-winning "Boost Your Voice" and the Cannes Grand Prix for Good-winning "Unfairy Tales," have earned him over 100 international, regional, and local awards, such as Cannes Lions, AdAge's Campaign of the Year, Webby's Best Digital Campaign, D&AD Impact Award, and numerous Digital Golds and Silvers.
Committed to driving creative excellence and fostering inclusivity, Karan served as an executive member of BRAVE, Disney's diversity task force, shaping a more inclusive future for the company. Under his leadership, the creative department at Disney achieved over 50% female representation in less than 1.5 years, reflecting his dedication to gender equity.

In the past he led creative transformations at Deutsch and 180LA building world-class digital centers of excellence including creatives, content creators, developers, strategists and designers. Also worked for Fortune 500 brands such as Volkswagen, Sprint, Taco Bell, Target, Dr. Pepper, Miller Lite, Asics, Expedia, University of Phoenix, Boost, Mitsubishi, HSBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Unilever.

Awards

2019

Pixar Street View
Bronze, One Show (Innovation in Experiential)
Merit, One Show (Innovation in Interactive)
Shortlist, One Show (Active Engagement)
Shortlist, One Show (Stunts + Activations)

#Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Hologram
Shortlist, NYF (Social Media)
Shortlist, NYF (Digital/mobile)

Plaza De La Famiglia
Shortlist, One Show (Design: Animation)
Silver, One Show (Direct Marketing)
Bronze , Addy’s

2018

#FollowTheBall
Best of Category, Shorty’s
Bronze , ADC
Best use of Stories, Webbys
Gold, National Addy’s
Gold, National Addy’s
Gold, LA Addy’s

D-Camp
Excellence, NY Festival
Silver, Addy’s
Bronze , Addy’s

2017

Creative Innovator, 180LA, Adage
A-List Standout, 180LA, Adage
 

Boost Your Voice

Integrated Grand Prix, Cannes
Promo Grand Prix, Cannes
Titanium , Cannes
Grand Clio, Clio (Direct)
Gold, Cannes (Entertainment)
Gold, Cannes (Outdoor)
Silver, Cannes (Direct)
Silver, Cannes (Promo)
Campaign of the Year, AdAge/Creativity
Best Experiential, AdAge/Creativity
Gold, One Show (Experiential)
Silver, One Show (Integrated Branding)
Silver, One Show (New Trends)
Bronze, One Show (Outdoor Innovation)
Impact Award, D&AD
Gold, Clios (Brand Design)
Gold, Clios (Branded Content)
Gold, Clios (Branded Entertainment)
Gold, Clios (Direct)
Gold, Clios (Experiential)
Gold, Clios (Outdoor)
Silver, Clios (PR)

UNICEF's Unfairy Tales
Gold, One Show (Craft / Animation)
Bronze, One Show (Short Form - Campaign)
Bronze, One Show ( Online Films)
Bronze, One Show (Craft / Animation)
Merit, One Show (Short Form)
Wood Pencil, D&AD

Expedia's The Only Place
Gold, Cannes (Cyber)
Silver, Cannes (Digital Craft)
Bronze, Cannes (Mobile)
Site Of The Day Award, FWA
Shortlist, Clios (Digital Technique)

2016

Volkswagen "Unleash your Rrrr"
Winner, Webby Awards (Best Use of Online Media)
Gold, The A-List Awards Hollywood (Interactive)
Winner, AICP Award (Website)
Silver, Andy Awards (Digital)
Bronze, One Show (Branded Entertainment)
Merit, One Show (Websites)
Merit, One Show (Website Design)
Merit, One Show (Innovation - Websites)
Merit, One Show (Innovation - Advertising)
Merit, One Show (Innovation In Direct)
Merit, One Show (Microsites)
Merit, One Show (Use of Technology)
Shortlist, Cannes Lions (Direct)
Shortlist, Cannes Lions (Cyber)

Volkswagen "Beetle Denim Road"
Print Ad of the Week, Lürzer's Archive
Best Print of the week, BestadsonTV.com

UNICEF's Unfairy Tales Interactive
Shortlist, Cannes Lions (Digital Craft)
Site Of The Day Award, FWA

Mitsubishi "Night Drive"
Editor’s pick, Creativity
Site Of The Day Award, FWA
Best Interactive of the week, BestadsonTV.com

2015

Volkswagen "Unleash your Rrrr"
Nominated, Cutting Edge Project of the Year, FWA/Adobe
Cutting Edge Project of the Week, FWA/Adobe
Site Of The Day Award, FWA
Top 5 of the week, Creativity
Best Interactive of the week, BestadsonTV.com
Top 5 of the week, Fast Company
Editor’s pick, Creativity X 2
Featured, Google Creative Sandbox

2013

Red Cross "Rapid Rescue"
Nomination, INDEX: AWARDS 2013, Copenhagen (Innovation that improves life)
Gold, Clio Awards (Mobile)
Gold, Clio Awards (Direct)
Gold, Adfest (Direct)
Silver, London International Awards (Digital)
Silver, Adfest (Mobile)
Silver, Adfest (Promo)
Bronze, Effies (Public Service)
Finalist, Adfest (Innova Lotus)

To pee or not to pee
Bronze, Adstars (Promo)

WWF "Water Wars"
Bronze, Young Lions - Singapore (Print)
 

2012

Digital Agency of the Year, Creative Circle Awards

Red Cross "Rapid Rescue"
Best of show, Creative Circle Awards (Across all categories)
Grand Prix, Creative Circle Awards (Digital)
Grand Prix, Adstars International Awards (Mobile)
Gold, Creative Circle Awards (Mobile - Location based app)
Gold, Creative Circle Awards (Mobile - Public Service)
Shortlist, Cannes Lions 2012 (Mobile)
Finalist, YoungGuns Award (Digital)
Silver, Spikes Asia (Mobile)
Silver, Spikes Asia (Direct)
Silver, Creative Circle Awards (Direct)
Silver, Adstars (Mobile)
Bronze, Adstars (Mobile)
Shortlist, Spikes Asia (Media - Public Service)
Shortlist, Spikes Asia (Media - Mobile Devices)
Crystal, Adstars (PR)
Crystal, Adstars (Promo - Public Service)
Crystal, Adstars (Direct - Mobile)
Crystal, Adstars (Direct - Public Service)
Crystal, Adstars (Outdoor)
Mobile Of The Day Award, FWA

Faultless Heavy Starch's "Table Cloth"
Shortlist, Cannes Lions 2012 (Outdoor)

SilkAir “Boarding Pass”
Silver, Ad Fest (Design) 
Bronze, Adstars (Design)

HSBC "Brave new world"
Silver, Ink Awards (Print Campaign)
 

2011

UNIFEM "Unplanned Journeys"
Gold, Young Lions - Singapore (Print)

Red Cross "Rapid Rescue"
Bronze, Young Spikes Integrated competition

SilkAir "Explorers"
Gold, Effie Awards
Silver, Ink Awards (Print Campaign)
Bronze, Spikes Asia (Media)
Shortlists, Spikes Asia (Promo - Activation)
Shortlists, Spikes Asia (Promo - Tourism) 
In-book, The Work (Ambient)
Shortlist, Adstars (Print craft)
Gold, Marketing-Interactive Awards (Best integrated campaign)

SilkAir “Boarding Pass”
Silver, Spikes Asia 2011 (Design) 

Berocca "Battle of Wits"
In-book, The Work (Print)
21 Finalist, Adstars (Print/Poster)
Best Print of the week, BestadonTV.com

2010

Spikes Asia "Call for Entries"  In-book, The Work (Print)