Prior to Microsoft, Minicola was CEO at Hybrid TV (TiVo) in Australia and New Zealand, executive vice president of business development and research at the Seven Media Group and non-executive director of the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association.

"Robbee is a proven leader with an incredibly strong history combining technology, creativity and data to drive business growth," said Seth Solomons, CEO of Wunderman North America, Wunderman. "Her tenacity is contagious and will be crucial for Wunderman as we continue to grow and diversify our business in Seattle."

Rohn began his career as a design strategist at Nissan Design America, working on products like the Z and Maxima. He also held leadership positions at WPP, Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA\Chiat\Day and most recently at RPA.

While at Saatchi & Saatchi, he led strategy for Toyota's "Tundra Endeavour," resulting in multiple award wins, including four Cannes Gold Lions. While at TBWA\Chiat\Day, he worked on the Cannes Lion-winning "Shoulders of Giants" launch for Nissan Titan.

"Donn has a long history of highly strategic work in automotive marketing," said Allison. "His thinking captures the humanity of a brand and translates into great creative work. His strategic leadership will be a great addition to the team."

Godsey currently leads the creative department at VML's global headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Godsey spearheaded the "Everything to Prove" branded content series for Gatorade that won a silver Lion in 2012. After that, the agency was awarded 20 more Lions, for work such as Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger Love Songs and Nashville's For the Love of Music.

Wente joined VML in 2007 and currently serves as managing director and executive creative director of VML New York. In 2012, Wente took over to manage the New York office in addition to leading creative. Under Wente's leadership the office has more than doubled in size and created work for rands like the International Olympic Committee, New Balance, Chevron, LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

VML hired Craig Badynee as director, creative recruiting. He will be based in Chicago and focus on leading talent acquisition for VML's creative teams across the U.S. Badynee has more than a dozen years of experience creative recruiting for traditional agencies like JWT and FCB, in addition to digital shops like DigitasLBi and Digital Kitchen. At DigitasLBi, he was responsible for hiring creatives from across the world including Brazil, China, England and Norway.

Ward is responsible for instituting state-of- the-art business systems, oversee the agency's Diversity Foundation and spearhead client collaborations. She joins the agency from frog, where she spent nearly six years as the lead analyst in business operations and strategy. While there, Ward helped develop global best practices and systems and was responsible for providing analysis, insights and recommendations to the firm's global leadership team. Prior to frog, she worked at Yodle, an advertising startup recently acquired by Web.com.

Dwyer is responsible for overseeing the strategic capabilities of the agency. With more than 10 years experience in branding and advertising, she has worked in large agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi and JWT, as well as several small start ups. Dwyer has worked on brand including P&G, General Mills, Nestle, MillerCoors, Chase Sapphire, JCPenney, Mars and ConAgra.

"This is such an exciting and vital time for Joan. As we continue to scale and bring on new business and new people, it's imperative that the people we hire are real Joans," said Clunie. "Different, yet completely united in their ability to think in unusual and irregular ways. People who are kind, creative, empathetic, curious, weird and fantastic. Both Dominique and Megan fit this bill completely."

In New York, Michael Jacovides joins as creative director. He started his career in editorial, as a writer for The Face, Arena, Vogue and GQ. He joined BBH London in 2007 as a creative director on Burberry, Levis, Wolsey, Johnnie Walker and Audi. After 4 years, he joined Grey as creative director on Hugo Boss fragrances (Lacoste, Stella McCartney, Hugo Boss and Gucci). Most recently, worked as creative consultant for VCCP, Iris, Gucci and Peter Saville Studio.

In Los Angeles, Romain Naegelen was named managing director.

Maite Albuquerque was added as creative director. She began her career in her native Brazil as a designer before moving on to Pony Tale in Lisbon, Sponge in Chicago, Strawberry Frog in NY and 72andsunny in LA. Albuquerque has worked on brands including Google, Target, Coca-Cola, Ikea and Verizon.

Will Tran joins as creative director. He began as a video artist before joining Draft FCB as a writer and eventually working for Strawberry Frog, B-Reel and 72andSunny, on brands like Google, Nike, Starbucks and Jim Beam.

Clare Jensen was named art director. She previously worked at 72andSunny on Instagram, Adidas, Google and Starbucks.

Taylor Black was tapped as copywriter. She joins the agency from 72andSunny where she worked on Instagram, Adidas and Sonos.

Lastly, Eric Reilly joins as Mother. He has four years of experience working for CP+B and 180LA on brands including Boost Mobile, Asics, HP and Virgin.