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The Future Leaders Program for Creative Operations Summit New York 2026 is now full. For more information on how to apply for the program at Creative Operations Summit New York 2027, please email Ellie Murrell at EleanorM@henrystewart.co.uk.

Future Creative Operations Leaders Program

The Future Creative Operations Leaders Program gives young Creative Ops professionals the opportunity to engage and network with their community through attending the event free of charge.

First Sessions Announced

We are delighted to announce the first sessions!


Brilliant Execution

What Drives Extraordinary Work

Why?

In today’s creative industry, teams have more tools and technology and manage greater complexity than ever before. Yet extraordinary work remains rare, even among talented teams.

Together, let’s explore ‘why?’ 

What truly drives brilliant execution, and why frameworks, tools, and processes alone cannot ‘create’.

Creative Operations Summit New York 2026 has now ended. Thank you to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and partners who made this year’s event a true celebration of all things Creative Operations. 

I lead the Creative Operations team at Balsam Brands. My work is all about helping creative teams operate at their best by making things more efficient, scalable, and strategic. But to me, operational excellence isn’t just about systems and workflows—it’s also about building a culture of empathy and trust. I once surprised the Creative team with Halloween Trivia while dressed in a hot dog costume during our seasonal peak of peaks (photo available upon request). When people feel seen and connected, the work elevates and gets faster – even better if you can give them a moment to laugh.

The challenge today:
Creative and in-house marketing teams are under pressure to deliver more, faster and at lower cost, while maintaining high standards. Many teams lack a scalable model that balances quality, speed, and budget as demand fluctuates.

Common roadblocks include:
• Limited internal bandwidth during peak periods
• Rising costs and unpredictable timelines
• Difficulty managing global creative output efficiently
• Communication and trust gaps with offshore resources

What you’ll gain: 

Kamey Butler is a multi-creative leader with over 25 years of experience across fashion, beauty, art, and entertainment, shaping global brands as an agent, producer, creative director, and operational architect. After experiencing burnout in 2012, she turned inward, studying natural healing, mindfulness, and neuroscience to better understand the balance between ambition and well-being. Now a certified Reiki master with training from UCLA in mindfulness and human behavior, Kamey integrates these practices into her leadership.