Philip Cronerud is a creative leader with a focus on bringing together brand, design, and experiential, based out of Los Angeles, with over 15 years of experience in advertising, and over 5 years of experience in cross-functional team leadership and management.
      Currently, Philip is the Sr. Group Director and Global Head of Design at Visa, where he's building the creative and design function with a focus on global partnerships and emerging technology.
      Prior to joining Visa, Philip worked with Apple for a decade where he has been working for both Apple Hardware (Marcom SCV) and Apple Services (Marcom LA). At Marcom LA he has worked on positioning and developing Apple Music. For the past few years the work has significantly improved the company’s services as a whole and helped re-launch Apple Music, with a continuous subscriber increase and revenue projection. While at Marcom SCV he handled the global art direction and strategy for numerous devices and new initiatives. Seeing projects through the entire funnel, from packaging, design, channel, retail, events, and keynotes. During his tenure at Apple, Apple won Agency of the Year twice at Cannes Lions.
      At Wieden+Kennedy he assisted in the establishment of the design studio alongside Joseph Burrin. He won multiple pitches while there for various international accounts, including Audi, Coke, and Nike. The work throughout the years has led to numerous prizes and new business opportunities.