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THE INSIGHTS

“Jayanta’s arrival at Starbucks was transformative. His creative vision reinvigorated our storytelling and brought the kind of energy the brand had been craving. He inspires teams to push boundaries while skillfully championing bold ideas within a complex organization.”

— Cedric Devitt, Chief Creative Officer, SPCSHP

“Jayanta joined Disney at a time when the content marketing team needed a strategic and creative reset. He brought focus, elevated the work, and led with trust and precision.”

— Billy Hicks, Sr. Writer Producer, Creative Marketing, Disney

“Jayanta was an incredible creative partner at Starbucks. He brought vision, focus, and curiosity to every project—from launching brand campaigns to refreshing our Global Brand Book. He challenged us to think bigger and deliver work that was not just beautiful, but impactful.”

— Lindsay Derry, VP, Marketing, Starbucks

“Jayanta brings craft to every aspect of leadership. He’s a true brand storyteller who leads by example, uplifts others, and channels his creative passion into meaningful work for the world’s most relevant brands.”

— Donna Lamar, Executive Creative Director, Spotify

“There’s only one Jayanta Jenkins. A creative leader who blends strategic clarity, design excellence, and business acumen—and leads with heart, humility, and lasting impact.”

— Rob Schwartz, Chair, TBWA\Chiat\Day

“Jayanta is that rare creative leader who makes collaboration seamless and inspiring. He brings clarity, trust, and fun—consistently making ideas better than they are on paper and elevating the work at every stage.”

— Anthony Mandler, Film & Music Video Director

“Jayanta has a unique journey through iconic brands, leaving a lasting cultural impact. When he joined Twitter, the brand had no cultural foothold. He changed that. What sets him apart is his unique approach to engaging culture for each brand—no cookie-cutter formulas or tactics.”

— Derrit DeRouen, Head of Design Strategy, X (Formerly Twitter)

The Press

Marketer Studied: Vol 1. Insights from Jayanta Jenkins

By Dan Gray

Becoming Jayanta Jenkins: An Interview

By Gardy Banks

Jayanta Jenkins, Vice President of Creative at Starbucks, Is Enjoying The Journey

By Trey Alston

26 Agency Leaders You Should Be Watching

By David Griner

Disneys Jayanta Jenkins on Marketing Iconic Brands

By Jeanine Poggi

Jayanta Jenkins on what advertising could learn from Prince

By Ann-Christine Diaz. February