Ian Mackenzie is McCann Worldgroup’s Global Creative AI Lead and Chief Creative Officer of McCann Canada. He is a white member of the LGBTQ+ community and has a long record of working with and in support of marginalized communities. His work has promoted LGBTQ+ safety and acceptance, combated anti-Black racism and supported survivors of sexual violence. Notable efforts include celebrated campaigns for Black & Abroad (“Black Elevation Map,” “Go Back to Africa”), PFLAG (“Destination Pride”) and Bimbo (“Greatest Guide”). He also worked as a reporter covering the equal marriage beat in Canada at the LGBTQ+ bi-weekly newspaper Xtra!.