Aaron Gresham is a brand strategist and creative director with 25+ years of experience helping brands and businesses grow.

A GRAMMY®-nominated creative director, Aaron is also a three-time American Advertising Federation Creative Director of the Year and recipient of more than 140 ADDY Awards, including four National Gold ADDYs. His contributions to Alabama’s creative community earned him Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction Outstanding Service Award. He is also a member of Leadership Birmingham’s Class of 2024.

Aaron has led brand and campaign work for companies including Apple, DoorDash, Google, Mercedes-Benz, Verizon and Valvoline. His work has been featured in The One Show, Communication Arts, Graphis, HOW and LogoLounge.

As Executive Creative Director at Big Communications, Aaron helped grow the agency from seven to 85 employees and from under $1 million in billings to more than $35 million. During his 13-year tenure, Big became one of the most-awarded agencies in the Southeast and was recognized as an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year.

That experience continues to shape his work today. Aaron partners with agencies and design studios to sharpen their positioning, strengthen new business efforts, and improve how creative teams operate. He also helps recruit and develop the talent needed to support long-term growth. Over the past several years, he has worked with firms including Tatum and Brand Neue in creative leadership and growth-focused roles.

Through his independent practice, Gresham Studio, Aaron works directly with organizations on brand strategy and identity, helping turn complex ideas into clear and distinctive brands.

Aaron is also an active mentor and speaker.