As a leader Caolan is faultless. His energy, openness, and trust build a unique culture.
It was noticeable from the day we started working together - a culture where unabashed creativity thrives. His ideas elevated our work and his direction laser-honed our ideas. On top of that, he's a whirlwind of a presenter, has a wicked sense of humor and I'd bloody love to work with him again.
- Tom Barnfield-Taylor, Creative
He taught me a truckload about leadership and creative thinking: His ideas are always a step ahead, he’s passionate about the importance and value of content, protective of his team and always encouraged me to stretch myself beyond my comfort zone.
He built up On’s content team, packing it full of creatives, with complementary skillsets, gave them confidence and free rein, and encouraged them to explore and aim high. (He’s also good at shaping ideas and bringing them back to reality!)"
- Mollie McGuigan, Managing Editor
Strategic, visionary, and passionate are some of the words that come to mind when I think about working with Caolan.
Caolan showed me that a great professional has the obligation to be a great person first and foremost.
He is a born strategist, has an infinite capacity to solve problems and to decide the best way to face challenges. He is everything a leader should be. Caolan saw something in me I was not able to see.
- Alejandro López Sánchez, Creative
Working alongside him and his team for the past year has been a truly unforgettable experience. Caolan is a true team player and creates an environment of openness and warmth while making sure each team member has everything necessary to help them succeed. I was also lucky enough to work with Caolan in bringing to life his vision of OFF Magazine, On's very first print magazine. If you want to work with someone who has creative vision, intelligence, and the drive to bring it to life, look no further."
- Anna Juhász, Design Lead
Caolan is an incredible leader and extremely bright individual.
Caolan is living proof that it is possible to be a high performer while still being human and kind.
Caolan has a clear and creative vision but also thrives in allowing and empowering his team to grow, providing a safe space for everyone to express themselves and feel free to create and help each other. I learned a lot from Caolan about how to be a better creative and manage so many different points of view. Everyone should be so lucky to work with Caolan and I hope that I'm fortunate enough to have that chance again in the future.
- Guido Michaelis, Creative
He can grasp the nuances of product as easily as he can the nuances of people—which leads to comprehensive strategic thinking. His wit, acumen, dedication, and sheer presence as a person will add incomparable value to your team. Snap him up while you can!
- Gabrielle Soria, Creative Director
Caolan is a remarkable individual. Sharply intelligent, warmly communicative—with deep-seated professional integrity I've yet seen matched.
Caolan has all the makings of an exceptional CMO for any organization lucky enough to have him.
Caolan gave me the time, attention and tools required to quickly integrate and succeed in a complex, multi-national environment. He scaled our team from 7 to 27 while simultaneously developing the infrastructure for us to work efficiently and pushing us to create world-class, award-winning content. As a leader, Caolan is clear, decisive, and has a high bar for work, which shows in his focus on results and as a champion of creative as a change agent for business - a rare combination in a modern business leader.
- Ian Dunn, Creative Director