Ad agency Eleven, Inc. has appointed Gary Stein as group director of marketplace insights, and Monique Verrier as director of creative services. Both are newly created positions at the shop.
Stein will focus on expanding the agency’s abilities to connect to consumers throughout their journey. His expertise in research and insight, coupled with his ability to map out a client’s business landscape will drive Eleven’s media and communications strategies. He will report to Alison Fowler, Eleven’s chief activation officer. Prior to joining Eleven, he was the sr. VP of strategy at Sterling Brands and served in strategy and management positions at Isobar and iCrossing.
Verrier will act as an advocate for Eleven’s creative teams, overseeing professional development, leading recruiting and resourcing efforts and providing mentorship for young creative leaders. She will report to Mike McKay, Eleven’s chief creative officer. She brings global experience in making personal and professional connections as the founder and principal of ADEPT Creative Project Management, a training series offering a curriculum for project managers who manage projects and people in creatively-driven environments. She previously managed creative departments at Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners.
