Jamie Garratt (born 1977 or 1978)[1] is a Canadian entrepreneur. He is the President & Founder of Idea Rebel, a Canadian digital marketing agency started in 2008.

Jamie Garratt
Born1977 or 1978 (age 45–46)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationUniversity of British Columbia
Occupation(s)CEO and Founder of Idea Rebel

Personal life

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Jamie was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Garratt began his studies at Capilano University in Commerce. He later switched to University of British Columbia, where he enrolled in Computer Science.[1]

Garratt is also a musician. He is the guitarist in a band called Exit this Side. They celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band in 2016.[2]

Career

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Garratt is the CEO and Founder of Vancouver-based digital marketing agency Idea Rebel. Garratt is responsible for managing and leading the strategic direction for the company. Idea Rebel has offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Santa Monica.[3] The company has gained awards including Top 20 Innovators for 2012 (BC Business Magazine),[4] Top Companies in BC (Small Business BC),[5] and a Gold Virtual Reality Award for Converse Chuck Taylors "Made By You" (AToMiC Awards).[6] Idea Rebel's clients include Keurig, Quiksilver, Sportsnet, Electronic Arts, and BMW.[7]

Awards

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  • Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist 2013 - Ernst & Young[8]
  • Top 40 Under 40 - 2013/2014 - Business In Vancouver[9]

Family

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Garratt is the great-grandson of Phillip Clarke Garratt, aviator and managing director of de Havilland Canada (1936-1970).[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Forty Under 40 Winner Profiles: Jamie Garratt". Business In Vancouver. Business In Vancouver. March 16, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Weekend warrior: adman-turned-guitar hero Jamie Garratt". BC Business. BC Business. March 16, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Article in Marketing Mag
  4. ^ "2012's Most Innovative Companies in B.C."
  5. ^ Article in Small Business BC
  6. ^ Article in Strategy Online
  7. ^ List of clients from Idea Rebel Official Website. Retrieved on January 26, 2016.
  8. ^ Article in EY
  9. ^ Article in BIV
  10. ^ Article in The Canadian Encyclopedia</