Kirsten Flanik has been appointed CEO North America at sustainability-focused creative consultancy Revolt, a new role at the firm.  

She joins after serving 7 years as CEO at BBDO New York, part of Omnicom.  

Revolt was recently acquired by global sustainability firm Anthesis to boost its organizational and brand strategy and communications capabilities.    

Flanik’s remit includes spearheading growth in the firm’s North America region. Existing clients include AB InBev, Diageo, Kraft Heinz, Mars and PepsiCo. 

“The opportunity to become a part of an organization that is helping clients transform the way they do business for the better is something I was immediately drawn to,” said Flanik.    

Revolt was launched in the UK in 2017 based on the belief that more and more brands recognized they had the power to be a force for good, and that positive impact can lead to business transformation.   

Founded in 2013, Anthesis is a global sustainability firm that helps clients with their efforts to decarbonize and other sustainability-related goals. It offers expertise in science-based advisory, digital solutions, and carbon removal projects.  

Flanik begins this month and reports to Dean Sanders, Anthesis Chief Enterprise Officer.