Jamie Garratt

For over a decade Jamie has been influential in the development of many high profile brands including Electronic Arts, Quiksilver, Nike, BMW, RE/MAX, The PGA TOUR, and Bell Media. His passion for all things digital combined with his fast-paced, active lifestyle really defines him as an Idea Rebel.

As founder and president of Idea Rebel, he’s responsible for providing some serious strategic direction for the company, which naturally results in successful deliveries of world-class digital experiences. His success has been measured through the growth of Idea Rebel since 2008. The company now offices in both Vancouver and Toronto, earning reputable nods including Top 5 Companies in BC (Successful You Awards), taking home a Merit at the 2011 Lotus Awards, and making the Top 20 Innovators List for 2012 (BC Business Magazine).

Jamie’s natural entrepreneurialism, combined with his educational background in both Business and Computer Science has proven to be a successful formula for the Agency world. Whether he’s working on new ideas, surfing or playing a show, Jamie remains focused on his goal of keeping life unboring.

On top of Jamie’s achievements in the digital world he is also very involved in offline sports and music. He started one of Vancouver’s premier wakeboarding schools in 2004 – Riders Realm Wakeboarding, which is still used for charitable events today. Jamie’s also a rock star – No joke. He’s been a large part of Vancouver’s music scene, earning a Top 40 hit in Canada and performing with some of the music industries top acts.

Jamie’s dedication and strong understanding of digital media are prime examples as to why he is a key player in the industry. His green outlook and influence in the Idea Rebel office illustrates his forward thinking, which truly reflects that he loves what he does. Jamie plans to continue to grow Idea Rebel as a Digital Experience Leader around the globe, as long as he can have a surfboard and guitar by his side.