
Jan Mokhtari
- Co-Founder
- Gray Whale Gin and Make Waves Ventures
- Entrepreneurship
Jan Livingston Mokhtari is the co-founder of Gray Whale Gin and Make Waves Ventures. She is an award-winning creative director, writer, marketing executive, and impact entrepreneur.
Before launching Gray Whale Gin, Jan served as EVP and Executive Creative Director at Fox Networks Group’s branded entertainment studio. Jan’s passion for storytelling as a writer and director garnered development deals with Michael Bay, E!, The Food Network and Comedy Central. Her work was honored by Glamour Magazine, and the story was adapted into an award-winning short film directed by Eva Longoria.
With over two decades of experience as a Creative Director, she has crafted brand-building campaigns for companies like Samsung, Procter & Gamble, and Target while working at some of the world’s leading creative agencies.
A respected thought leader, Jan has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s Most Creative Women in Advertising, and Adweek’s Can’t Miss Speaker at Cannes. Throughout her career, Jan’s work has been awarded top entertainment and marketing awards from Cannes Lions, Cannes Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Clios, and the Webbys.