WebAward Judge Profile: Stephen Gates

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
VP of Global Brand Design

Stephen Gates is a designer and 2nd generation creative director who is currently the Vice President and Senior Creative Director of Global Brand Design at Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he leads design for their 9 brands including W Hotels, Westin, Sheraton and St. Regis. Before leaving the agency world he created award winning integrated advertising for American Airlines, Disney, ExxonMobil, Nationwide Insurance, Subaru and others. He has also worked as design consultant and launch partner with brands like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe.

His work has been recognized with over 100 international awards including multiple Canne Cyber Lions, National ADDY awards, Webby Awards and was chosen by the editors of OMMA magazine as one of three 2009 Online All-Stars. He is a member of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences and a yearly returning judge for the Webby Awards, Web Awards and Interactive Advertising Awards.

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