Wieden+Kennedy NY has hired David Kolbusz as executive creative director. He will join the agency this summer and fill one of the office’s two top creative leadership roles vacated late last year by Ian Reichenthal and Scott Vitrone who moved over to Barton F. Graf 9000 as partners/exec creative directors.
W+K has yet to determine who will partner with Kolbusz as co-executive creative director, rounding out the New York management team alongside Neal Arthur, managing director.
W+K welcomes Kolbusz from Bartle Bogle Hegarty in London, where he currently serves as deputy executive creative director and partner. Over the past three-and-a-half years he has played a leading creative role in some of the shop’s most lauded work, including “Three Little Pigs” for The Guardian, and the “Apollo” and “Peace” campaigns for Axe Unilever.
Before BBH, he was a group creative director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco, working on brands including Denny’s, Häagen Dazs and Logitech. He previously worked at Mother, most notably on the Orange mobile account. A native Canadian, Kolbusz began his career at TBWAToronto.
W+K New York’s roster of clients includes ESPN, Delta Air Lines, Heineken, Brown-Forman’s Southern Comfort, Brand Jordan, Nike, ABC, and its most recent addition, Gap.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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