Stagwell’s Minneapolis-based creative agency Colle McVoy has hired creative executive Ciro Sarmiento as its new chief creative officer.  

Sarmiento previously served at Saatchi New York and Weber Shandwick and has worked with brands such as Anheuser-Busch, GlaxoSmithKline, PepsiCo and many others. 

His work has earned numerous awards, including Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, D&AD and One Show Pencils. He’s also active within the industry, serving as a jurist for such noteworthy competitions as Cannes Young Lions, Dubai Lynx, The One Show, D&AD, Clio and Effies North America.  

Sarmiento also serves as a coach for Creative LIAisons, a program designed as a global initiative to develop, educate, inspire and nurture emerging creative talent.