The advertising and creative industries are buzzing with fresh talent and leadership appointments, as agencies across the globe continue to expand their rosters with strategic hires and new partnerships.
7Dots
7Dots announced Gabriela Coroa as senior digital strategist. Coroa, who previously served as global head of consumer experience at Pernod Ricard, will drive digital innovation strategies for 7Dots’ diverse portfolio of brands, including Coca-Cola and Aston Martin. Her expertise in consumer experiences and digital marketing will be crucial as the agency continues to expand its global reach.
Apollo Partners
Apollo Partners has expanded its team. Notable new hires joining the ranks across its three key hubs: San Francisco, New York, and Austin include: Windia Dieudonne, director of activation; AJ Koenig, senior analyst; Sarah Lewandowski, media supervisor; Alex Johnson, associate strategist; Liza Woolard, assistant media strategist; Alex DeSantis, senior activation associate; and Emma Slotabec, project manager.
Billion Dollar Boy
Billion Dollar Boy, a global creator agency, has appointed Cait Marron senior vice president of creative strategy, positioning the company, which celebrated its 10 year anniversary this year, to continue capitalizing on the growing creator economy and further strengthening its U.S. operations.
Buntin
Buntin continues the expansion of its executive leadership team with the addition of Steve Chavez as evp/managing partner, chief creative officer. He will leverage his more than 30 years of experience as a strategic, innovative, and collaborative creative force for Buntin.
Canvas
Canvas Worldwide, the world’s second-largest independent media agency, has appointed Anita Patil-Sayed as the agency’s new head of analytics. Based in Canvas Worldwide’s New York office, Patil-Sayed joins Canvas Worldwide with over two decades of experience from WPP and the Dentsu group.
Cornett
Cornett hired Kate Schifferdecker as vice president of client partnerships. Schifferdecker, formerly EVP of client relations at Golin, brings extensive experience in strategic client engagement, having worked with major global brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Unilever. At Cornett, she will focus on fostering strong client relationships and delivering high-level creative solutions.
Dbt Labs
Dbt Labs appointed Sally Jenkins as chief marketing officer, a role that will capitalize on Jenkins’ extensive experience in enterprise software and data-driven marketing. Previously holding executive roles at Elastic, Informatica, and SentinelOne, Jenkins will guide dbt Labs in strengthening its brand and driving strategic marketing efforts in the enterprise data market.
Exverus Media
Exverus Media welcomed three key hires to its team. Vanessa Pinzon and Nick Perez have joined as associate media directors, with Pinzon overseeing accounts like John Soules Foods and Envato, and Perez handling Premier Protein and Dymatize. Additionally, Joe Traynor was brought on as senior e-commerce specialist, further strengthening Exverus’ full-funnel media and ecommerce capabilities.