People on the Move
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
  • Susan Golkin, Doug Fallon, Steven Fogel and Blake Kidder
    BBDO New York
    BBDO New York promoted Susan Golkin to executive creative director on Campbell's Soup, Dove Chocolate, American Family Insurance and Quaker Oats. In addition, Doug Fallon and Steven Fogel were hired as executive creative directors on AT&T, overseeing the DIRECTV/entertainment portion of its business, and Blake Kidder was named a senior creative director on Visa.

    Susan Golkin has been with BBDO New York for almost a decade. Fallon and Fogel join the agency from Grey New York where they created award-winning work for DIRECTV. Kidder previously worked at Wieden + Kennedy (Amsterdam and Sao Paulo), TBWA\Chiat\Day LA, David & Goliath and Mullen.

  • Conner Huber, Phil Gaughran and Jennifer Zimmerman
    Mcgarrybowen

    Mcgarrybowen is reshuffling its U.S. strategic leadership team with Conner Huber joining as chief strategy officer, replacing Phil Gaughran who moves into the newly created role of U.S. chief integration officer.

    Huber takes the strategy reins for mcgarrybowen New York and will report to global chief strategy officer Jennifer Zimmerman. She joins the agency from Goodby Silverstein & Partners New York, where she was head of brand strategy. Huber also has worked at Commonwealth McCann, Wieden + Kennedy, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Modernista! and Fallon. 

    Gaughran's promotion is a "testament to the agency's commitment to creative innovation," they say. He will lead the building and development of talent, capabilities, and partnerships as well as spearhead a new era of integration needs across all its U.S. business. He reports to U.S. CEO Simon Pearce.

  • Perry Puccetti
    Bernstein-Rein
    Bernstein-Rein hired Perry Puccetti as vice president/client engagement to lead the agency's business growth efforts. He joins the agency following a 10-year stint as president and CEO of Triple-I and serving as chairman of the board of the Kansas City technology support group KC Next. Puccetti also worked as a senior advisor/chief operating officer at Washington, DC-based Ausley Associates, a veteran-owned business that works with companies serving the federal marketplace.

    "Perry brings us a strong skill set with a technology expertise foundation that will enable us attract amazing new clients looking for even more innovative ideas and experiences from their agency partner," said Chris Perkins, managing director of B-R.

  • Kristin Nuckols
    Calise Partners
    Calise Partners named Kristin Nuckols as media director. Nuckols will work with traditional media partners and expand the agency's online media operation. Most recently, Nuckols worked on the agency and online vendor side of the business. She has helped companies like McDonald's, The Ritz-Carlton, Nestle and Abercrombie & Fitch reach a bigger audience and diversify the demographic appeal.

    "Kristin is a seasoned media executive and we are excited for her to bring her talents to our team," said Charlie Calise, CEO of Calise Partners.

  • Gary Scruggs
    Jellyfish

    Gary Scruggs has become the 36th hire in the U.S. and 100th worldwide for digital marketing agency Jellyfish in 2016. The new analytics director will be responsible for leading the agency’s web analytics practice in the U.S. and ensuring web reporting, insight and optimization best practices are applied across Jellyfish’s client base. 

    Previously, Scruggs was senior director of digital media insights and director of marketing and web analytics for iCrossing. He has also held positions with TEKSystems and PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

    The agency is expected to open two additional US offices in 2016, with more new hires slated to occur through the end of the year. The agency expects to reach 1,000 employees within five years.

  • Lionel Benbassat
    FRED & FARID
    FRED & FARID hired Lionel Benbassat as managing director.
  • Sharona Sankar-King
    BBDO New York
    BBDO New York tapped Sharona Sankar-King as executive vice president, head of marketing science.
  • Chris Einhauser
    Zambezi
    Zambezi hired Chris Einhauser as group account director. Einhauser joins the agency from Droga5 in New York where he was senior account director, working on Smartwater, Dun & Bradstreet, Chase Bank and Johnsonville Sausage.
  • Rajnish Suneja
    Wunderman Singapore
    Rajnish Suneja was named client services director for Wunderman Singapore.
  • Laurel Rossi
    Rauxa
    Rauxa appointed Laurel Rossi as chief marketing officer.
  • Ross Plummer, Amanda Revere and Shayan Amir­-Hosseini
    Droga5 New York
    Droga5 New York hired Ross Plummer and Amanda Revere as executive broadcast producers, and Shayan Amir-­Hosseini as executive interactive producer.
  • Linda Sawyer
    Deutsch
    Linda Sawyer, chairman of Deutsch, Inc., has announced her plans to depart the agency by the end of the year. A veteran of the agency, Sawyer has played an instrumental role in contributing to Deutsch’s rise with revenue increasing more than ten-fold since joining in 1989.
  • Dana May
    Johannes Leonardo
    Johannes Leonardo tapped Dana May joins as integrated head of production.
  • Jason Corbin
    Dagger
    Jason Corbin joined Dagger as creative director.
  • Sam Hanes, Dan Shearin, Kyle Nordsiek and Will Calderwood
    Young & Laramore
    Young & Laramore hired Sam Hanes as associate account manager and promoted Dan Shearin to senior art director, Kyle Nordsiek to art director and Will Calderwood to account manager.
  • Dave Mellott
    Stun Creative
    Stun Creative promoted Dave Mellott to senior creative director.
  • Celia Jones
    Rightpoint
    Celia Jones joined Rightpoint as group director of marketing and brand.
  • Geoff Vreeken
    Team One
    Geoff Vreeken joined Team One as associate creative director.
  • Sean O'Driscoll and Robert Coppola
    Cision
    Sean O'Driscoll joins Cision as chief strategy and insights officer and Robert Coppola as chief information officer.
  • Michael Bishara
    Discovery Communications
    Discovery Communications tapped Michael Bishara as senior vice president & general manager, OTT & digital syndication.
  • David Gardner
    MARU VCR&C
    MARU VCR&C named David Gardner as head of its San Francisco-based Technology & Retail practice.
  • Rob Sanborn
    Los York
    Los York hired Rob Sanborn as executive producer / account director.
  • Todd Green and Carrie Lieberman
    First Look Media
    First Look Media named Todd Green as senior vice president of content distribution and licensing and Carrie Lieberman as director of content distribution and licensing.
  • Gil Larsen
    Blis
    Blis named Gil Larsen as vice president, Americas.
  • Erika Estrada Boden
    NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
    NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises named Erika Estrada Boden as vice president of business and legal affairs.
  • Andy Blacker, Kristin McDonnell and Marc Schmerler
    Rednote
    Rednote named Andy Blacker as chief executive officer, Kristin McDonnell as chief operating officer and Marc Schmerler as chief financial officer.
  • Tom Borsellino
    Yummly
    Yummly named Tom Borsellino as head of sales.
  • Jessica O’Callaghan
    DeVries Global
    DeVries Global promoted Jessica O’Callaghan to regional managing director, North America.
  • Alexandra Klima
    Cronin and Company
    Alexandra Klima joined Cronin and Company as a digital and analytics strategist.
  • Pegi Murray
    Slim Pictures
    Slim Pictures hired Pegi Murray as director of business development.
  • David M. Helman
    Partizan
    David M. Helman joined Partizan's directorial roster.
  • Frederic Carpenter
    Theory House
    Theory House named Frederic Carpenter as creative director.
  • Caroline Tyre
    Breakthrough Entertainment
    Breakthrough Entertainment named Caroline Tyre as senior director, international sales and acquisitions.
  • Kevin Westcott
    Deloitte
    Deloitte named Kevin Westcott to lead its media and entertainment practice in the United States within the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice. Westcott succeeds Jerry Belson, who will continue to serve as the global TMT consulting leader. Both are principals with Deloitte Consulting LLP.
  • Marie Claire
    Wanyi Jiang
    Wanyi Jiang was promoted to design director for Marie Claire magazine.
  • Andrew Curry
    Creative Impact Agency
    Creative Impact Agency hired Andrew Curry to serve as vice president of digital strategy.
  • Michael Gatti, Matt Toy and Dan Dunn
    GYK Antler
    GYK Antler added Michael Gatti, Matt Toy and Dan Dunn as creative director, group account director and director of photography, respectively.
  • Renee Sazcı
    American Institute of Architects
    Renee Sazc joined the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter as marketing + communications manager.
  • Jason Tighe, Sandra Anderson, Joy Ruffins, Cyndi Plust and Aliya Elshami
    Generator Media + Analytics
    Generator Media + Analytics has hired Jason Tighe as accounting and finance coordinator, Sandra Anderson as communications strategy planning assistant, Joy Ruffins as communications strategy planning supervisor, Cyndi Plust as senior accountant, and Aliya Elshami as communications strategy planning assistant.
  • Sheri Ham and Kirstine Stewart
    Diply
    Sheri Ham joined Diply as vice president, programmatic sales. In addition, Kirstine Stewart was named chief strategy officer.