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Client Solutions · Global CoE Architect · AI Implementation · Commercial Growth

Dave
Simons

Dave Simons

Client Partner, Enterprise Solutioning & Commercial Growth Architect

Managing 20M+ portfolios at the intersection of enterprise strategy, global delivery, and AI-driven commercial growth across manufacturing, life sciences, technology, and consumer sectors. A decade of architecting partnerships that hold and accounts that scale.

DavidSimonsNYC@gmail.com 917-640-5417 New York, NY LinkedIn ↗
Dave Simons, Enterprise Client Solutioner
New York · 2026
01Profile

I am a high-velocity enterprise client solutioner with a decade of experience building global Centers of Excellence and architecting partnerships across manufacturing, industrial, life sciences, technology, and consumer sectors.

I work directly with CMOs, CDOs, CIOs, and CCOs to translate AI capability, martech infrastructure, and platform strategy into commercial outcomes, managing 20M+ portfolios that bridge complex global delivery with C-suite strategic priorities.

My edge: I build institutional trust that converts single-project wins into multi-year, multi-workstream AOR relationships, and I architect the CoE models and AI implementation programs that make that growth defensible at scale.

$3M+
Won without a formal pitch
100%
Portfolio growth in 4 months
"A high-velocity, transformative leader with the rare ability to bridge agency creativity with technical delivery."
Lynn Kozak · Managing Director, Transiris (Retina)
"A high-velocity leader who doesn't just manage accounts: he owns the commercial outcomes."Client
Margarita Doan · Director, Global Franchise Strategy · WeightWatchers Health Solutions
What I Bring
01

Global CoE Architecture

I design and operationalize Centers of Excellence that connect C-suite strategy to global delivery, onshore, nearshore, and offshore, building institutional capability that outlasts any single project or vendor.
02

AI Implementation for Enterprise

I lead AI-driven CX, EX, and business infrastructure programs: GEO/AEO discovery, generative content pipelines, recommendation engines, and enterprise AI platforms, translating capability into measurable commercial lift.
03

Commercial + Technical Fluency

I translate complex AI, martech, and platform ecosystems into language CMOs, CDOs, and CIOs can fund, defend, and act on, without losing the technical intent in translation.
04

Organic Growth Engine

I grow portfolios 100 to 200 percent within months through consultative selling: winning without pitching, and turning project wins into multi-year AOR relationships at the C-suite level.
05

Leadership with Humanity

Sustainable growth is rooted in humanity. When teams feel respected and clients feel truly heard, we build more resilient partnerships and better commercial outcomes.
02The Mutual Value Exchange
Every engagement I take on rests on a single, non-negotiable principle: both sides need to win, honestly and openly, or neither side wins for long.

This is not about ethics as performance. It is the only kind of partnership worth building: one where trust is the operating model, not the aspiration.

01I will not recommend work, tools, or engagements I don't believe in.
02I will surface difficult truths before they become expensive problems.
03I will not take on work where a conflict of interest exists, declared or otherwise.
04I will tell you when I am not the right fit, and point you toward someone who might be.
05Commercial outcomes matter. So does the integrity of how we get there.
"The relationship only works if both sides genuinely benefit. I've built my practice around that conviction."
$20M+
Active Portfolio
Under Management
$1.6M
Incremental Revenue
via CoE Build
$3M+
New Revenue Won
Without a Formal Pitch
12
Industry Verticals
Served
03Client Experience by Sector
19+Enterprise Clients
12Industry Verticals
$20M+Active Portfolio
Manufacturing & Industrial
3M · Kohler · Honeywell · Carrier · AGCO · Merck Animal Health · Kallista · Robern
Life Sciences & Pharma
Pfizer · Eisai · Thermo Fisher Scientific · Bristol-Myers Squibb · Celgene · Novo Nordisk
Consumer & Retail
General Mills · PetSmart · WeightWatchers · Coty · Makeup By Mario · Henkel · Ashley Furniture
QSR & Hospitality
Wendy's · DINE Brands (IHOP, Applebee's)
Enterprise Technology
Oracle · SolarWinds MSP · Verizon · Ciena · Veeam · CyberArk · RFPIO
Financial Services
HSBC Commercial Banking
Automotive
Mazda · Toyota · Ford
Building & Education
Renewal by Andersen · Andersen Windows · ETS
04Professional Experience
  • Championed a 20M+ multi-vertical portfolio as primary strategic partner to C-suite, SVP, and VP-level stakeholders, ensuring long-term commercial health and AOR+ partnership evolution.
  • Architected AI-driven CoE model for 3M, pivoting the relationship from back-office IT provider to front-office strategic partner across global marketing, data, and digital business units: a blueprint now replicated across additional accounts.
  • Led enterprise AI implementation programs for Kohler and Ashley Furniture, orchestrating GEO/AEO discovery models that sync generative AI search with ERP-level inventory and supply chain data.
  • Operationalized a productized pod delivery model, transitioning platform operations to AI-led innovation delivery across AEM headless, Lucidworks Fusion, InRiver PIM, MuleSoft, and Typeface AI content generation.
  • Served CMOs and CDOs at Wendy's, General Mills, PetSmart, DINE Brands, Mazda, Toyota, and Renewal by Andersen.
  • Advocated for the Cognizant Moment service line, reshaping the firm's value proposition to position as a premier AI-enabled experience, data, and technology partner.
Key Metrics
$20M+
Portfolio Under
Management
$2M
Portfolio Growth
in <4 Months
8+
Active C-Suite
Relationships
  • Took over a high-risk $8M oncology account (Eisai), stabilizing delivery, restoring C-suite confidence, and rebuilding the long-term relationship.
  • Designed and launched the Eisai Oncology Omnichannel Center of Excellence, embedding AI-driven martech, data, and digital delivery into an integrated operating model that generated $1.6M in incremental revenue.
  • Served as executive liaison between CMO, CDO, and global field teams to align technology, AI content pipelines, and HCP engagement with commercial goals.
  • Collaborated with OHG engineering and data teams to deliver automated, modular AI content and CX solutions at scale.
Key Metrics
$8M
Account
Stabilized
$1.6M
Incremental Revenue
via CoE
  • Delivered $2M in portfolio growth within four months, a 100 percent increase in revenue and pipeline across Fortune 100 enterprise clients.
  • Led Thermo Fisher's first global corporate brand campaign (Step Beyond Stories) and architected an AI-enabled B2B e-commerce Quote-to-Cash transformation for the Lab Chemicals Division.
  • Helped reposition the agency to compete directly with Accenture and Deloitte Digital by merging AI-enabled technology consulting with agency services.
  • Provided strategic GTM recommendations for SEMTech's PerSe technology launch across the US and China.
Key Metrics
$2M
Portfolio Growth
in 4 Months
100%
Revenue & Pipeline
Increase
  • Built the New York office from zero, winning five enterprise clients without a formal pitch and managing a $5M+ portfolio across Oracle, Ciena, Veeam, CyberArk, and SolarWinds MSP.
  • Exceeded $3M in incremental revenue and increased average deal size by roughly 200 percent by shifting every relationship from transactional to strategic AOR.
  • Established the NYC office as a commercial anchor within 18 months through consultative selling and relationship architecture.
Key Metrics
$3M+
Revenue
Without Pitch
200%
Avg Deal Size
Increase
  • Delivered 19 percent organic YoY growth across a $3.5M B2B portfolio, leveraging IBM Watson Marketing to move WeightWatchers Health Solutions to long-term AOR standing without a formal pitch.
  • Developed SVP and VP-level client relationships at HSBC Commercial, carving a leading B2B strategy role in a crowded inter-agency team and overseeing complex Eloqua builds and always-on content frameworks.
Key Metrics
19%
Organic Portfolio
Growth YoY
$3.5M
Annual Portfolio
Revenue
  • Managed multichannel pharmaceutical marketing across HCP, payer, and patient audiences for Pfizer, BMS, and Celgene in oncology and pain portfolios.
  • Led dynamic cost-and-coverage content initiative on a co-promoted brand across a multi-partner marketing alliance, recognized by client leadership as a model for future co-promotion programs.
Brands Served
Pfizer
Pain / Oncology
BMS · Celgene
Oncology / Hematology
Twelve verticals. One standard of partnership.
05Currently Representing
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I bring my full commercial and strategic capabilities to the following engagements. Each was chosen for its alignment with my values, the quality of the work, and the potential for genuine client and market impact.

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06 BLCT Talent Collective
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[BLCT Talent Collective: A curated network of senior practitioners available for projects, partnerships, and referrals.]

[Draft value prop: When a client needs something I don't personally provide, or when the right answer is a referral, BLCT Collective is where I go. Senior-only. Vetted. Aligned on values. Placeholder copy to be refined.]

AB
[Name Placeholder]
[Strategic Account Advisor]
Strategy
CJ
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[Brand Creative Director]
Creative
MK
[Name Placeholder]
[Enterprise AI Architect]
Technology
10+ practitioners across 9 disciplines →
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07My Approach
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Stage 01

Diagnose
& Listen

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. I embed myself in the client's business, speaking with stakeholders at every level, mapping real obstacles to growth, and identifying where the highest commercial leverage lives before proposing a single solution. Replace with Stage 1 copy
Stage 02

Architect
& Align

Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco. I translate that intelligence into a commercial roadmap connecting AI and technical capabilities to measurable business outcomes, building C-suite alignment that allows the team to move fast without eroding trust or margin. Replace with Stage 2 copy
Stage 03

Deliver
& Scale

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum. I own the outcome end-to-end, orchestrating onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams, building CoE infrastructure, measuring what matters, and systematically expanding the engagement as compounding value earns the right to grow. Replace with Stage 3 copy
Selectively accepting new strategic engagements through Q1 2027. Chosen for measurable business impact and meaningful social good: not volume, not vanity. If the work matters and we're the right match, let's talk. Confirm window and refine tone
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Slots Open
Q3 '26 – Q1 '27
08Platforms & Technology
Platform-agnostic by design. The right tool for each engagement is identified through independent assessment: fit, not familiarity. I bring objectivity to every technology recommendation and vendor conversation, drawing on hands-on experience across a broad ecosystem to guide decisions that serve the client's goals rather than any particular platform preference.
Adobe Experience Cloud
AEM Sites, Assets & Forms
AEM Commerce (Magento)
Adobe Analytics & CJA
Adobe Target & AJO
RTCDP (Real-Time CDP)
Adobe Firefly & Sensei GenAI
Content Supply Chain
CMS, Commerce & AI Search
Lucidworks Fusion (AI Search)
Contentful · Sitecore
Commercetools
Shopify Plus
Next.js (Headless)
InRiver PIM
Typeface AI Content Gen
CRM, AI & Marketing
Salesforce Sales & Service
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Punchh (Loyalty AI)
Braze · Attentive
Eloqua · IBM Watson Marketing
Google Cloud AI / Vertex
Amazon Q (Gen AI)
Data, Integration & Infra
Snowflake
Azure Data Lake + Databricks
MuleSoft
Reltio (MDM)
SAP ECC / S4HANA
OpenText DAM
CrowdStrike (SIEM)
10Voices
20+Endorsements across clients,
managers, peers & direct reports
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"A high-velocity, transformative leader with the rare ability to bridge agency creativity with technical delivery. His technical fluency is a clear differentiator: he not only understands the tools, but how to apply them in ways that drive commercial outcomes."
Lynn Kozak · Managing Director, Transiris (Retina)
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"A high-velocity leader who doesn't just manage accounts: he owns the commercial outcomes. A rare ability to translate complex technology and data into clear strategy that stakeholders act on."Client
Margarita Doan · Director, Global Franchise Strategy · WeightWatchers Health Solutions
MD
"Dave was instrumental in architecting our B2B thought leadership strategy for CHROs and C-suite executives. He built a sophisticated technical engine that transformed how we approached high-value targets. He doesn't just manage accounts: he owns the commercial outcomes."
Margarita Doan
Director, Global Franchise Strategy · WeightWatchers Health Solutions
LinkedIn ↗
KC
"I have never experienced as strong of an agency partnership. He brings smart, innovative, strategic and practical thinking, handling executional details, client relationships, and strategic thinking equally well."
Kallie Carter
Sr. Director, Oncology Omnichannel Marketing · Eisai Pharmaceuticals
LinkedIn ↗
CB
"Dave played a major role in increasing program enrollments by spearheading innovative marketing programs leveraging new technologies and integrated solutions. He's proactive, thoughtful, and always focused on driving meaningful growth."
Cindy Crossley Bubniak
Chief Experience Officer · Weight Watchers Health Solutions
LinkedIn ↗
✎ PLACEHOLDER — Manager endorsements pending outreach. Follow up with Tom Stein (CEO, Stein IAS) and Paulina K (Managing Director, Omnicom Health Group) for LinkedIn recommendations before publishing.
TS
[Endorsement pending — Tom Stein, CEO, Stein IAS, 2017–2019]
Tom Stein Follow up for LinkedIn recommendation
CEO · Stein IAS · Manager 2017–2019
PK
[Endorsement pending — Paulina K, Managing Director, Omnicom Health Group, 2022–2024]
Paulina K Confirm full last name + LinkedIn URL
Managing Director · Omnicom Health Group · Manager 2022–2024
✎ Space reserved for additional manager endorsement if available.
CL
"Dave is genuinely one of the rare account leaders who gets it on the creative and content side. He held the strategic thread across our complex martech and content transformation for HSBC. He kept the work moving, the teams aligned, and the client confident, all at the same time."
Cindy Lindenbaum
Integrated Marketing & Content Lead · HSBC Commercial
LinkedIn ↗
JW
"He doesn't just grow accounts: he designs them properly. Multi-workstream, multi-market, built around clear commercial accountability. The kind of P&L ownership that separates account management from true client partnership."
Jennifer Webb
Marketing Strategy Consultant · HSBC + Merck Animal Health
LinkedIn ↗
SF
"Dave is a winning strategic thinker, able to quickly craft a narrative that clients and partners grasp and respond to. He turns this into forward-moving action that closes deals while building strong trust."
Samuel Friedman
Chief Technology Officer · Elias Interconnect
LinkedIn ↗
FP
"Dave leads by example and expertly balances guiding teams into on-time delivery, building deliverables that resonate with clients and endearing himself and the agency with those clients. This balance is why he consistently grew our business reputation."
Frederick Patterson
Senior Account Manager · Stein IAS
LinkedIn ↗
RS
"I had the pleasure of working with Dave on Thermo Fisher, Transfix, and Honeywell. He was a great mentor who taught valuable skills in client relations and project management. I continue to see him as a truly gifted human in leadership and business development."
Robin Scott
Account Supervisor · Zulu Alpha Kilo
LinkedIn ↗
SW
"Dave is a phenomenal business development and marketing professional. One of the most creative and intuitive marketers I have ever had the pleasure to partner. His ability to get to the heart of a client issue was fabulous to watch."
Susan Wollebeck
Director, Client Engagement · Retina (Transiris)
LinkedIn ↗
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Let's
Build
Something.

Whether you're looking to scale an enterprise account, architect a global CoE, implement AI at scale, or simply need a partner who speaks both C-suite and engineering: start with a conversation.
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LinkedIn
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Location
New York, NY
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Education
B.S. Business Administration (Marketing) & Psychology
Elmira College · Cum Laude · 2015
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Case Studies

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Cognizant · 2024–Present · Featured Engagement

Building a Global AI CoE for 3M: From IT Vendor to Strategic Front-Office Partner

The brief: reposition Cognizant from a back-office IT provider to a strategic commercial partner for 3M's global marketing, data, and digital business units, using AI-driven CoE architecture as the mechanism. Add specific metrics and timeline milestones when cleared to share
Problem
3M's relationship with the agency was confined to infrastructure support: no strategic influence, no seat at the marketing table, no visibility into C-suite commercial priorities.
Approach
Architected a deliberate account expansion strategy that reframed delivery capabilities in commercial language. Built C-suite relationships across CMO, CDO, and CIO functions. Designed and deployed an AI CoE model connecting martech, data, and generative AI delivery into a unified operating model.
Result
Full front-office AOR status · $20M+ portfolio anchored · CoE model replicated across 3 additional accounts Confirm metrics cleared for public sharing
Cognizant / Kohler · 2024–Present

AI-Driven Discovery & AEM Modernization for Kohler Enterprise

Problem
Legacy infrastructure couldn't support AI-driven GEO/AEO discovery or connect marketing intent with ERP-level supply chain data, creating friction across the buyer journey for Kallista and Robern brands.
Approach
Orchestrated multi-agency AI implementation integrating generative search with AEM headless, Lucidworks Fusion, InRiver PIM, MuleSoft, and Typeface AI content generation. Connected high-intent discovery to real-time supply chain signals.
Result
Unified discovery-to-transaction AI architecture delivered · First supply chain-integrated discovery engine Confirm metrics
Omnicom Health / Eisai · 2022–2024

Designing an Oncology Omnichannel Center of Excellence

Problem
A high-risk $8M oncology account was in delivery crisis. C-suite confidence had eroded. The agency relationship was at risk of dissolution.
Approach
Stabilized operations, restored trust, and designed an Omnichannel CoE, embedding AI-driven martech, data, and digital delivery into an integrated operating model serving CMO, CDO, and global field teams.
Result
$1.6M incremental revenue · Account stabilized · CoE became agency model Confirm metrics
Retina / Thermo Fisher · 2021–2022

Launching TFS's First Global Corporate Brand Campaign

Problem
Thermo Fisher needed to transcend product-level marketing and establish an enterprise brand presence capable of attracting high-value biotech partners into long-cycle omnichannel relationships globally.
Approach
Led Step Beyond Stories, TFS's first global corporate campaign. Simultaneously spearheaded the GTS 2022 strategic plan and a large-scale B2B e-commerce Quote-to-Cash transformation for the Lab Chemicals Division.
Result
$2M portfolio growth in 4 months · First Fortune 100 global brand campaign delivered Confirm metrics
Stein IAS / HSBC · 2017–2019

B2B Demand Generation & MarTech Transformation for HSBC Commercial

Problem
HSBC Commercial needed a sophisticated B2B demand gen engine with fragmented inter-agency ownership and unclear strategic direction.
Approach
Carved a leading strategy role in a crowded IAT. Oversaw Eloqua builds, always-on content frameworks, and GTM deployment. Simultaneously moved WeightWatchers Health Solutions to AOR using IBM Watson Marketing, without a formal pitch.
Result
19% organic portfolio growth · WW Health elevated to AOR without pitch Confirm metrics
MOI Global · 2019–2021

Building the NYC Office from Zero: $5M+ in 18 Months

Problem
MOI Global had no New York presence and no established enterprise technology relationships in the US. The brief: build a book of business from scratch.
Approach
First NYC hire. Won five enterprise logos without formal pitch across Oracle, Ciena, Veeam, CyberArk, and SolarWinds MSP. Increased average deal size by roughly 200 percent through consultative relationship architecture.
Result
$3M+ revenue without pitch · 200% avg deal size increase · 5 logos won cold Confirm metrics
A decade of enterprise partnership at the intersection of strategy, AI, and delivery.

All Voices

MD
"Dave was instrumental in architecting our B2B thought leadership strategy for CHROs and C-suite executives. He built a sophisticated technical engine that transformed how we approached high-value targets. He doesn't just manage accounts: he owns the commercial outcomes. A rare ability to translate complex technology and AI into clear strategy that stakeholders act on."
Margarita Doan
Director, Global Franchise Strategy · WeightWatchers Health Solutions
LinkedIn ↗
KC
"I have never experienced as strong of an agency partnership as when working with Dave Simons. He brings smart, innovative, strategic and practical thinking, handling executional details, client relationships, and strategic thinking equally well. He is very resourceful and brings the best subject matter experts to the mix."
Kallie Carter
Sr. Director, Oncology Omnichannel Marketing · Eisai Pharmaceuticals
LinkedIn ↗
CB
"Dave played a major role in increasing program enrollments by spearheading innovative marketing programs that leveraged new technologies and integrated solutions. Proactive, thoughtful, and always focused on driving meaningful growth."
Cindy Crossley Bubniak
Chief Experience Officer · Weight Watchers Health Solutions
LinkedIn ↗
CA
"Dave was that true partner. He deep-dived into our business model, understood the bottlenecks, and rallied his team to craft thought-provoking solutions. All projects were managed in a timely fashion, and when things got challenging, he always ensured there was a plan, and they met it."
Christine Aletras
Demand Gen & MarTech Manager · Weight Watchers Health Solutions
LinkedIn ↗
KA
"Dave is an incredibly talented account director. A wonderful ability to think big picture and plan for multiple outcomes, translating into well-thought-out project plans that meet deadlines and achieve key objectives. A proactive leader who can effectively pull together and manage multiple agency teams."
Kim Anglin
Marketing Manager, Digital Content · HSBC Commercial
LinkedIn ↗
CL
"David's strategic insight working across multiple teams guided us to develop and launch brands successfully in several markets. His flexibility and strong communication skills helped all teams navigate an ambiguous, shifting process with ease."
Candice Jackson Long
Brand Manager · ETS (Educational Testing Service)
LinkedIn ↗
RW
"Dave led our client engagement and did an outstanding job marshalling a diverse project team. He wore many hats during the engagement, creative, financial, project management, and kept the train running smoothly."
Robert Wilburn
Head of Strategy & Growth · SolarWinds MSP / N-able
LinkedIn ↗
JL
"My hat goes off to Dave for his work leading the initiative to implement dynamic cost-and-coverage on a co-promoted brand. Acting as project lead across a multi-partner marketing alliance was the work of a seasoned marketing communications professional."
Jonathan D. Lipton, M.A.
Enterprise Omnichannel Marketing · Pfizer
LinkedIn ↗
MH
"Dave has been a great partner. His project management skills have enabled our projects to stay focused and on-task. He foresees problems and is always quick to offer impactful solutions. Dave's ability to pull together a team and drive results are unmatched."
Mellisa Huhn
Director of Business Operations, Global Marketing · Pfizer
LinkedIn ↗
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TS
[Endorsement quote pending. Tom Stein was CEO of Stein IAS during Dave's tenure as Account Director, 2017–2019.]
Tom Stein Pending LinkedIn recommendation
CEO · Stein IAS · Manager 2017–2019
PK
[Endorsement quote pending. Paulina K was Managing Director at Omnicom Health Group during Dave's tenure as VP, Group Account Supervisor, 2022–2024.]
Paulina K Confirm full last name + LinkedIn URL
Managing Director · Omnicom Health Group · Manager 2022–2024
CL
"Dave is genuinely one of the rare account leaders who gets it on the creative and content side. We were in the middle of a highly complex martech and content transformation for HSBC: Eloqua builds, always-on content frameworks, GTM deployment. Dave held the strategic thread across all of it. He kept the work moving, the teams aligned, and the client confident, all at the same time."
Cindy Lindenbaum
Integrated Marketing & Content Lead · HSBC Commercial
LinkedIn ↗
LK
"Dave Simons is a high-velocity, transformative leader with the rare ability to bridge agency creativity with technical delivery. His contributions helped reposition the agency to compete with top-tier digital consultancies. His technical fluency is a clear differentiator: he not only understands the tools, but how to apply them to drive commercial outcomes."
Lynn Kozak
Managing Director · Transiris (Retina)
LinkedIn ↗
RM
"Dave is a highly strategic and thoughtful account leader. Across Merck Animal Health, HSBC, WeightWatchers Health Solutions, and ETS, he consistently demonstrated strong creative problem-solving and a deep commitment to understanding his clients' businesses."
Rachel Magerman
Marketing & Advertising Executive · Multiple Accounts
LinkedIn ↗
JW
"He doesn't just grow accounts: he designs them properly. Multi-workstream, multi-market, built around clear commercial accountability. The kind of P&L ownership and offshore delivery model he brought to Merck Animal Health is exactly what separates account management from true client partnership."
Jennifer Webb
Marketing Strategy Consultant · HSBC + Merck Animal Health
LinkedIn ↗
SF
"Dave is a winning strategic thinker, able to quickly craft a narrative that clients and key partners alike grasp and respond to. He understands the hopes and fears that drive behavior, and turns this into forward-moving action that closes deals while building strong trust."
Samuel Friedman
Chief Technology Officer · Elias Interconnect
LinkedIn ↗
RO
"Dave understands the landscape across client and agency worlds and is flexible to adapt when they change. He is constantly on the lookout for opportunities and is hungry to grow business. This differentiates Dave as a true business builder."
Ross O'Shea
VP, Omnichannel Program Manager · Harrison & Star (OHG)
LinkedIn ↗
NN
"Dave is never afraid to take on a challenge. He thrives when pioneering new ways of working and integrating technological innovations into day-to-day business. If you're hiring for an ambitious project that requires someone to see the bigger picture and grow your business, Dave is the right person."
Nicolas Nocetti, PhD
VP, Creative Director · Harrison & Star (OHG)
LinkedIn ↗
KS
"Dave is one of the most impressive account directors I have worked alongside. His understanding of the Marketing Automation function combined with operational thinking led us to successfully plan and activate automation and nurture campaigns. His eagerness to go beyond his role always kept accounts strategic and two steps ahead."
Kruti Shah
Lead Interactions Planner · Stein IAS
LinkedIn ↗
FP
"Dave is an exceptional leader. He leads by example and expertly balances guiding teams into on-time delivery, building deliverables that resonate with clients and endearing himself and the agency with those clients. This delicate balance, relationship building, and delivery is why he consistently grew business reputation."
Frederick Patterson
Senior Account Manager · Stein IAS / WARC
LinkedIn ↗
RS
"I had the pleasure of working with Dave on Thermo Fisher, Transfix, and Honeywell. He was a great mentor who taught valuable skills in client relations and project management. Very dedicated to exceeding clients' needs. I continue to see him as a truly gifted human in leadership and business development."
Robin Scott
Account Supervisor · Zulu Alpha Kilo
LinkedIn ↗
SW
"Dave is a phenomenal business development and marketing professional. One of the most creative and intuitive marketers I have ever had the pleasure to partner. His ability to get to the heart of a client issue was fabulous to watch and be associated with the outcomes."
Susan Wollebeck
Director, Client Engagement · Retina (Transiris)
LinkedIn ↗
VC
"Dave was not only a great mentor but an awesome person. He is a talented director with a strategic vision when it comes to managing and growing client relationships. Always available to offer guidance, whether a strategic issue, politics, or just a friendly ear."
Valentina Caluser
Sr. Client Engagement Manager · Retina (Transiris)
LinkedIn ↗
CK
"Dave was such a great account person to work with. His ability to juggle multiple projects and knowing when to bring in his creatives for client calls were great skills not everyone has. He would be a great addition to anyone's team."
Connie Karambelas
Head of Creative · Entrée Health (Omnicom Health Group)
LinkedIn ↗
While the resume summarizes scope, scale, and results, these voices reflect what it's actually like to work with me day-to-day.

BLCT Talent Collective

BLCT Talent Collective
[Draft: A senior-only, values-aligned network of practitioners available for projects, partnerships, and referrals. Every person here has been vetted personally. Placeholder copy to be finalized.]
10+ Practitioners
9 Disciplines
Projects · Partnerships · Referrals
By Discipline
By Problem
AB
[Name Placeholder]
[Strategic Account Advisor · Placeholder Co.]
Strategy
[1-2 sentence bio placeholder. Senior strategic advisor with 15+ years building enterprise account frameworks and commercial growth programs across industrial and B2B sectors.]
Problems Solved
Market Entry Portfolio Expansion Revenue Strategy
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Guided a B2B technology firm through a new-market expansion that generated $12M in first-year pipeline without a dedicated sales hire.]
LinkedIn / Portfolio ↗ Add URL
CJ
[Name Placeholder]
[Brand Creative Director · Placeholder Studio]
Creative
[Placeholder bio. ECD-level creative with a track record repositioning legacy brands for new audiences, spanning CPG, retail, and professional services.]
Problems Solved
Brand Refresh Campaign Development Brand Architecture
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Repositioned a heritage consumer brand for Gen Z audiences, lifting aided awareness by 34% and purchase intent by 19% in 6 months.]
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MK
[Name Placeholder]
[Enterprise AI Architect · Placeholder Firm]
Technology
[Placeholder bio. Former big-4 tech consultant with deep AI implementation experience across manufacturing, retail, and life sciences. Specializes in GEO/AEO and enterprise AI rollouts.]
Problems Solved
Digital Transformation AI Implementation Platform Selection
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Led an enterprise AI deployment for a Fortune 100 manufacturer, reducing operational cycle time by 28% and cutting manual QA overhead by half.]
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RL
[Name Placeholder]
[Data Science Lead · Placeholder Analytics Co.]
Data & Analytics
[Placeholder bio. Measurement and analytics lead with experience building unified data frameworks for global CPG, pharma, and technology brands across 8+ markets.]
Problems Solved
Analytics Strategy Measurement Attribution
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Built a unified measurement framework across 8 markets for a global CPG brand, reducing reporting time by 65% and surfacing $3M in reallocatable media spend.]
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ST
[Name Placeholder]
[MarTech Integration Specialist · Placeholder Agency]
Marketing & MarTech
[Placeholder bio. MarTech architect with experience rationalizing complex stacks across enterprise clients. Specializes in CRM, CDP, and personalization platform integration.]
Problems Solved
Tech Stack Optimization MarTech Build AI Implementation
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Consolidated a 14-tool martech stack to 6 for a Fortune 500 retailer, improving data fidelity by 40% and reducing annual martech spend by $400K.]
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PW
[Name Placeholder]
[Brand Strategist · Placeholder Consultancy]
Brand
[Placeholder bio. Brand strategist with deep experience in portfolio architecture, positioning, and naming systems for dual-brand and holding company structures.]
Problems Solved
Brand Architecture Positioning Brand Refresh
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Developed brand architecture for a dual-brand holding company across 6 product lines, resolving audience overlap and increasing cross-sell rate by 22%.]
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DM
[Name Placeholder]
[Entertainment Marketing Director · Placeholder Media Co.]
Entertainment
[Placeholder bio. Entertainment marketing specialist with brand partnership, IP licensing, and content collaboration experience across streaming, gaming, and live entertainment.]
Problems Solved
IP & Partnerships Content Strategy Brand Activation
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Executed an IP collaboration between a Fortune 500 and a streaming platform that reached 40M+ viewers and generated 280M earned media impressions.]
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JR
[Name Placeholder]
[Creative Production Lead · Placeholder Production Co.]
Production & Fabrication
[Placeholder bio. End-to-end production specialist with experience delivering integrated campaign productions, physical installations, and live brand environments across global markets.]
Problems Solved
Production Leadership Event Activation Fabrication
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Delivered 14 integrated campaign productions in one calendar year across 6 global markets, on-time and under budget in 12 of 14 cases.]
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LB
[Name Placeholder]
[Experiential Events Director · Placeholder Events Co.]
Events
[Placeholder bio. Experiential events specialist with a portfolio spanning brand launches, trade shows, multi-day consumer experiences, and international conferences.]
Problems Solved
Event Strategy Brand Activation Experience Design
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Designed and produced a 3-day brand experience for 8,000 attendees across two continents, generating 92% attendee satisfaction and $6M in post-event media coverage.]
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NK
[Name Placeholder]
[Commercial Growth Advisor · Placeholder Firm]
Strategy
[Placeholder bio. Commercial strategist specializing in enterprise account expansion, pricing architecture, and go-to-market strategy for B2B technology and services firms.]
Problems Solved
Revenue Strategy Account Growth Market Entry
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Grew a stagnant enterprise account from $2M to $8M in annual revenue over 18 months through consultative expansion and CoE architecture.]
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TC
[Name Placeholder]
[CX Technology Director · Placeholder Consultancy]
Technology
[Placeholder bio. CX technology leader with experience selecting, integrating, and optimizing commerce and experience platforms for luxury retail, QSR, and consumer brands.]
Problems Solved
Platform Selection CX Integration Digital Transformation
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Led platform selection and omnichannel commerce integration for a luxury retail brand, reducing checkout abandonment by 31% within 90 days of launch.]
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FA
[Name Placeholder]
[Content Strategy Director · Placeholder Agency]
Creative
[Placeholder bio. Content strategist and operating model architect with experience building scalable content engines for healthcare, financial services, and B2B technology organizations.]
Problems Solved
Content Operations Narrative Architecture Content Strategy
Case Study Snippet
[Placeholder: Built a content operating model for a healthcare company that reduced time-to-publish by 60% and increased content reuse across channels by 3x.]
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✎ PLACEHOLDER — All 12 cards above are placeholder profiles. Replace with real names, bios, headshots, URLs, and confirmed case study snippets as individuals are onboarded to the collective. Skill categories and problem tags are also draft (marked TBD) and should be confirmed with final members before publishing. See brand integration strategy note on main portfolio page.
BLCT Talent Collective · Placeholder · All profiles subject to change