work experience

CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
VML | 2024 - CURRENT
Mazda, Shell, Qualcomm

FOUNDER
HallOfHounds, llc | 2023
Art + Creative Direction, Saatchi & Saatchi LA, StrawberryFrog NY, Publicis Groupe NY, Free Country NY, Crispin Porter + Bogusky

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID & GOLIATH | 2018 - 2023
Kia Motors America, Telluride, EV6, K5, Stinger, Soul, Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Niro, Forte

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Grey Group | 2017 - 2018
Disney, DreamWorks, Hasbro

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Crispin Porter Bogusky | 2016
Infiniti Global, Freelance Art + Creative Direction

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR | HEAD OF ART
McGarry Bowen | 2012 - 2016
Verizon, Maserati, Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Uniqlo, Reebok, JP Morgan Chase

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Innocean | 2009 - 2011
Hyundai, Genesis, Sonata, Tucson, Veloster

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
McCann Erickson SF | 2005 - 2009
Microsoft, Xbox, Compaq

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Y&R Brands | 2002 - 2005
Sony, Jaguar, Landrover, Mattel

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Doremus + Co | 2000 - 2002
Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Dentsu | 1098 - 2000
Canon, JVC Jazz Festival, Japan Airlines

PROFILE
CCO | Mazda, Maserati, Uniqlo, Infiniti, Xbox, Reebok, DreamWorks, Landrover, Disney, Verizon, Shell, JP Morgan Chase, Honda, Kia | 7 Super Bowl showcases. Awarded International Creative Leader inspiring vision, innovation, strategic insights and collaboration —building world-class teams that turn bold ideas into transformative brand stories.

EDUCATION

VISUAL ARTS MAJOR
University Dortmund
1990 - 1996

MASTER OF VISUAL ARTS (MA)
University of Visual Arts Dortmund

SKILLS
Creative Vision and Leadership
Mentorship and Team Building
Creative Strategy
Creative Problem Solving
Executive Creative Direction
Creative Innovation
Strategic Business Mindset