Ryan Porter
Group Creative Director, Eli Lilly and Company
Ryan Porter is listed as Group Creative Director, Eli Lilly and Company. Ryan spoke at Adobe MAX 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “If Everyone Can Create, Who Will Create What Matters?”).
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About
Ryan serves as Sr. Director – Group Creative Director within Eli Lilly & Company's in-house agency, Thread Collective. With a background in graphic design, creative direction, and creative leadership, he brings 28 years of experience and expertise in concept ideation, typography, creative production, collaboration, and leading teams through complex projects. Ryan is a graduate of the Herron School of Art and Design and has spent his 28-year career working in-house, advertising agencies, and sports design (including events and experiential design). He served 4 years as the Creative Director for the NCAA Men’s Final Four, NFL Combine, Big Ten Football Championship and Mac Conference Championships. He also has spent 7 years building recruiting brand experiences for NCAA athletic programs around the country. Those clients included Purdue University, DePauw University, Wichita State Baseball, East Carolina University Football, and Georgia State University. In addition to his work in the