About me.
Corey Chalmers is a highly awarded creative leader and one of New Zealand’s premier writers. Happiest at the intersection of story, innovation, strategy, and the endless new ways of telling brand stories or creating brand experiences in a digital world, Corey leads by example while nurturing the next generation of creatives.
As ECD, Corey has been integral in the rejuvenation of Saatchi & Saatchi NZ as a creative force after a lean few years, leading the agency to multiple Axis Grand Prix wins, Golds at Cannes, D&AD Yellow Pencils, One Show, Webbys, AWARD, Clios, Spikes and numerous Gold Effies.
The work under Corey’s watch has been award-winning across an incredibly wide range of disciplines: from Film to UX, PR to Promo/Activation, Branded Content to Mobile Marketing, and beyond.
His work and leadership is pitch-winning too, having been instrumental in successful new business wins, including ASB Bank, Chorus NZ Ltd, My Food Bag, NZ Olympic Committee, Coca-Cola Amatil Australia (Mount Franklin) and Sport NZ.
An in-demand judge, Corey has judged Cannes and D&AD (twice), AWARD three times, AdFest, and local show Axis more times than he can remember.
Corey was born and raised in various small towns and cities in the deep South Island of New Zealand where everyone rolls their “r.” So he does too.