Harbor is expanding its UK Advertising division with the appointment of George Castle and James Benn as Creative Directors, Sound. The team will be joined by Savannah King as Executive Producer and Rachel Scott as Associate Mixer.
Formerly at No8, Castle and Benn have worked on high-profile campaigns for global brands such as Nike, Apple, McDonald’s, Samsung, Adidas, and Google, as well as feature films, documentaries, and immersive experiences.
“Harbor’s mission has always been to push creative boundaries and support top-tier talent. Bringing George and James on board is a testament to that commitment,” said Dan Bennett, Managing Director of Harbor UK Advertising. “Their deep client relationships and proven ability to collaborate with some of the industry’s top creatives will strengthen our offering and help drive the continued growth of Harbor’s advertising division.”
Creative Director and Sound Designer, George Castle, has crafted work for Nike, McDonald’s, Burberry, Adidas, and Toyota, as well as feature films and immersive experiences. His work has earned multiple Kinsale Shark Awards and Music & Sound Awards Finalist honors. Recent highlights include sound design for Travis Scott 4×4, Riyadh Season – Esports, and the feature film Last Swim, directed by Sasha Nathwani, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and won in its category.
Commenting on his new position, Castle said, “Joining Harbor feels like the perfect next step. We’re excited to collaborate with directors, creatives, and producers to bring bold ideas to life and continue pushing creative boundaries. I’m really excited to see what this team can achieve.”
Creative Director and Sound Designer, James Benn’s portfolio spans global advertising campaigns for Apple, Samsung, Ford, Jo Malone, and Google, as well as music videos, documentaries, and immersive experiences. Benn’s recent work includes Google Chrome “MPH vs BPM,” Revolut “Money Possibilities,” and Nike “Closer.” He has won industry accolades including multiple Kinsale Shark Awards and a Merit at The One Show.
“We’re excited to build on Harbor’s legacy as a powerhouse in entertainment and continue elevating our reputation as leaders in advertising.” said James Benn. “The opportunity to work with this incredible team, supported by Harbor’s collaborative spirit and cutting-edge facilities, is inspiring. We can’t wait to get started.”
Savannah King joins the team as Executive Producer bringing with her a background in integrated production, post-production, and client management. Before joining Harbor, King held roles at leading agencies, including Anomaly, The&Partnership, and Saatchi & Saatchi, where she worked across a wide range of high-profile campaigns for Rimowa, Expedia, Captain Morgan and Toyota.
Associate mixer Rachel Scott brings highly technical sound design experience to high-end advertising and feature films to the team. Prior to joining Harbor, Scott began her career at Grand Central Sound, later joining No. 8, where she collaborated closely with George Castle and James Benn. She has contributed to high-impact projects for Burberry, Pepsi & Women’s Aid.
The new sound team will be based out of Harbor’s Turnmills studio and available to work globally.
Jon Creamer
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