Global creative agency ATTIK (www.attik.com) today announced two new key hires, as well as two key promotions, for its San Francisco office. The new appointments include Katherine Stout in the position of account director for the agency’s Scion account, and Cory Pierce in the position of planning director. ATTIK’s president Ric Peralta also announced the promotions of agency veterans Abby Green to senior account executive (also on the Scion account), and Oliver Ralph to director of business development. The new appointments and promotions are effective immediately.
Katherine Stout brings over 14 years of account management experience to her new role with ATTIK. Most recently the director of Crispin Porter + Bogusky’s Domino’s account, she was previously with BBDO for several years, where her account duties included Sony Electronics, Mitsubishi, Target, NFL, Campbell Soup and AOL. She has also been part of the account teams for Canon, Toshiba, and Honda during prior stints with Dentsu America, Bozell Worldwide and RPA. She earned her MBA from California State University, Long Beach. Abby Green has worked with ATTIK over the past two years as an executive on the ExpressJet and Scion accounts.
“As the opportunities with Scion have continued to evolve, we’ve searched for the best automotive account management experience we could find,” said Peralta. “With Katherine’s experience at top firms, she brings our group the wealth of knowledge we sought to allow us to continue infusing our campaigns with highly innovative creative approaches. And for her part, Abby has shown a complete commitment to our clients while continually developing her skill set. Moving forward, we anticipate Katherine’s leadership and Abby’s support being integral to our efforts for Scion.”
ATTIK’s new planning director Cory Pierce joins the firm from LucasArts, where he served in dual roles as Director of Consumer Insights as well as Director of Creative Services since March of 2008. Prior to that, he held the position of Strategy Director for Agency.com for over three years.
“Cory’s tremendous experience in the youth market draws from highly regarded traditional agencies as well as one of the most influential private entertainment brands in the world,” Peralta said. “His unique combination of right and left brain agility makes him incredibly valuable in dealing with all our client work, across all categories.”
Peralta’s comments on the promotion of Oliver Ralph also reflect the agency’s optimism for the year to come. “Over the years, Oliver’s thoughtful diligence in representing ATTIK has allowed him to build longstanding, trustworthy connections with our clients, where they know we will always deliver as promised, and more. Through a difficult 2009, Oliver has helped frame our firm’s success, and he has charted the coming year in a manner few could match.”
About ATTIK
ATTIK (www.attik.com) is a global creative agency committed to designing extraordinary creative experiences that inspire consumers through compelling communications. ATTIK’s strategic planning, design, advertising, production, client service and young-adult research expertise have driven success across an array of consumer product and service categories. ATTIK articulates corporate brand strategy, designs creative solutions for advertising, below-the-line and online media, ensuring target audiences are vitally connected to every facet of its clients’ brands. For inquiries, please call Ric Peralta (Ric@attik.com) at +1-415-284-2600.
