Hunter Tura Named President & CEO of Bruce Mau Design

CHICAGO and TORONTO, July 21 /PRNewswire/ - Bruce Mau Design (BMD), a member of the MDC Partners network, announced today that they have named Hunter Tura President and CEO. In this role, Tura will lead day-to-day operations, as well as concentrate on further developing business with consumer and retail brands, sports franchises, healthcare, education, and the arts. Tura will round out a leadership team that includes Creative Director Paddy Harrington and Director of Studio Operations Diane Mahony.

"I am truly excited to join Bruce Mau Design," said Tura. "BMD is producing the most innovative thinking of any design organization in the world today, and I look forward to building on this great foundation. My objective is to solidify and diversify our service offerings, as well as continue to attract world-class talent, so that we can link our big ideas with thoughtful and unique design solutions for our clients."

Prior to joining BMD, Tura was Managing Director at 2x4, Inc., responsible for leading operational and strategic business efforts in the U.S. and China. Before his time at 2x4, Inc, Tura was a designer at Rockwell Group/Studio Red and principal of his own firm. He has worked in the office of AMO/Rem Koolhaas and has served on the design faculty of Columbia University and the Boston Architectural College. He received his Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

"Hunter's unique blend of design and business expertise make him singularly qualified to run BMD," said Bruce Mau. "He is an exceptionally brilliant leader and a fantastic addition to the senior management of the firm, running day-to-day operations, strengthening the way we serve our clients and expanding our new business efforts. Adding Hunter to our team gives me the freedom to focus on innovation and creativity. I'm ecstatic."

About Bruce Mau Design

Bruce Mau Design (BMD), a member of the MDC Partners network, is the creator of Massive Change(R), the internationally acclaimed traveling exhibition, book, website, and interview series. Since 1985, BMD has evolved from a graphic design studio to a leader in breakthrough design thinking - applying design methodologies to a wide range of business and cultural organizations, with challenges in need of creative solutions. Working with some of the world's leading brands, BMD uses design and optimism to originate, innovate, and renovate businesses, brands, products, and experiences. Some of the firm's clients include Frank Gehry, Arizona State University, MTV, Coca-Cola, New Meadowlands Stadium, McDonald's, and the feature length documentary The 11th Hour.

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