• by Amy Corr , November 2, 2015

Y&R New York hired Thomas Shim as creative director on Dell account, beginning Nov. 16. Shim will work with Christian Carl, global executive creative director on Dell, reporting both to Carl and Leslie Sims, chief creative officer. He joins the agency from Spike DDB, where he was associate creative director on Cadillac and Chevrolet. Prior to that, Shim was an integrated creative at Havas Worldwide in New York, working on Dos Equis, Heineken, Ritz and Durex. He also freelanced for BBDO, R/GA, MRM McCann, Saatchi and Saatchi, Comedy Central and Heineken USA. "Thomas is one of the most talented people I have ever had the pleasure to work with," said Carl. "He will make an immediate impact -- not only on the work, but as a mentor and leader on the team. We have worked really well together in the past and I'm excited to have that opportunity again."