BBDO

BBDO's mantra is "The Work. The Work. The Work." Every day, BBDO people in 289 offices in 81 countries work day by day, job by job and client by client to create and deliver the world’s most compelling commercial content. For eleven years in a row, BBDO has been ranked the most creative agency network in the world in The Gunn Report. In 2017, BBDO was named Network of the Year at Cannes and the most effective agency network in the world in the Global Effie Effectiveness Index. BBDO has been chosen Agency of the Year multiple times by the leading industry trade publications.

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Directors

Kathryn Brown

EVP, Senior Account Director

Kathryn Brown

EVP, Senior Account Director

Bio

Kathryn Brown is an EVP, Integrated Account Lead at BBDO NY, an advertising agency. She currently oversees AT&T’s unique account structure that merges media and creative to solve business challenges at record speed, unlocking new paths to creativity. Kathryn is known for her ability to establish deep and meaningful partnerships with marketing leaders to uncover powerful business-building insights. During her time with the agency, she has worked on notable campaigns for FedEx, SNICKERS and GE alongside work in the non-profit space for the American Red Cross & Sheryl Sandberg’s effort to “Ban Bossy”.

Kathryn is a member of the Women’s Leadership Group at BBDO, helping to drive a safe, inclusive environment through policy change & mentorship. A firm believer in “if you can’t see it, you can’t be it”, she tries to lead by example - demonstrating for both her teams and her two young daughters, the ability to pursue a career, while also managing important life changes.

Kathryn lives in Manhattan with her husband Justin and daughters Sophie (3) and Charlotte (1), who are both growing up way too fast.

Awardees

Jim Lesser

President & CEO - BBDO SF

Jim Lesser

President & CEO - BBDO SF

Bio

Jim is proud to be one of the few Executive Creative Directors in the creative industry to become the President and CEO of a major agency network office. He began his career as the receptionist in a New York agency before being promoted to copywriter. As a result, he will always believe that a great idea can come from anywhere. Especially the new receptionist. Jim has worked with a broad range of clients over the years and is especially proud of his agency's recent work to rebuild the Barbie brand. In an effort to help cultivate the next generation of advertising leaders, Jim has served as the Creative Director in Residence at the University of Texas's College of Advertising, on the USC Annenberg School's PR Curriculum Committee and as guest lecturer at many colleges and universities. Jim is also the host of a podcast series called The Women Who Run BBDO, featuring amazing female leaders in the BBDO Network and currently serves as Chairman of the Board for 826 Valencia's non-profit in San Francisco founded to tutor underserved children and help them improve their writing skills.

Kimberly Fredkin

SVP, Group Account Director

Kimberly Fredkin

SVP, Group Account Director

Bio

Kim is an account service veteran having worked extensively across the banking, food & beverage and CPG categories. Since joining BBDO over 6 years ago, Kim has led a range of brands across the Mattel and Mars portfolios. Her work on the Barbie brand stands as a career highlight, helping to champion Barbie's purpose and empower a generation of young girls. In addition to her account leadership, Kim is on the agency leadership team responsible for sustained growth of BBDO San Francisco. When not at work, Kim is spending time with her new daughter, her dog and husband (in order of preference).

Rachel Ooms

Executive Director

Rachel Ooms

Executive Director

Bio

After working as an executive assistant for five years, Rachel realized was stuck in a rut and the path she was on lead nowhere. So she moved to NYC, two weeks after September 11th, with her 2 cats, $1,000, a rented room, roommates she's never seen, and most significantly, without job. Both the bravest and stupidest thing she ever did. But that single decision led to a really successful career in advertising. Rachel brings a thought-provoking perspective on diversity. While bi-racial herself, she was adopted at birth into an upper middle class, Dutch-American family that provided both remarkable opportunities as well as unorthodox challenges (most importantly the hair struggle was real!). A strong belief in the importance of supporting her community has led to her becoming the care-taker of a 94 year old neighbor. She one day aspires to retire in Thailand and rescue elephants. Rachel currently lives in Atlanta, GA and is a proud feminist & social justice advocate.

Sally Nathans

SVP, Senior Account Director

Sally Nathans

SVP, Senior Account Director

Bio

Sally is an Australian living in New York who works at BBDO New York. Prior to this role, she worked with the company in London. Sally likes making stuff including friends, new recipes and cool things for brands. She also likes making people feel differently about brands.

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Directors

Kathryn Brown

Kathryn Brown

EVP, Senior Account Director

Bio

Awardees

Jim Lesser

Jim Lesser

President & CEO - BBDO SF

Bio

Kimberly Fredkin

Kimberly Fredkin

SVP, Group Account Director

Bio

Rachel Ooms

Rachel Ooms

Executive Director

Bio

Sally Nathans

Sally Nathans

SVP, Senior Account Director

Bio

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