Sparks Grove Chief Creative Officer Recognized with Silver Stevie® Award for Executive of the Year

ATLANTA, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparks Grove, the full-service marketing division of North Highland, a global consulting company,  congratulates Minsoo Pak  for being recognized  with a Silver Stevie^®  Award for "Executive of the Year" for the advertising and marketing category during the 11^th annual Stevie American Business Awards.  The Stevie Awards organizes several of the world's leading business award shows including the prestigious American Business Awards^SM and International Business Awards^SM.

"Under Minsoo's leadership, Sparks Grove has seen tremendous growth and prosperity and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition," said Dan Reardon, CEO of North Highland and Cordence Worldwide. "His talent is unmatched in the industry; clients view him as a trusted partner to solve their complex challenges in a unique and thoughtful way."

As co-founder and chief creative officer of Sparks Grove, Pak has been creating breakthrough, award-winning work for more than 20 years. He is well-known in the industry for his talent in generating big ideas that focus on creativity, usability, measurability and results.  In addition, he is charged with continually seeking new ways for Sparks Grove to solve marketing challenges through elegant and impactful creative solutions.

Pak's work has won numerous advertising and design accolades including the ADDY's (American Advertising Federation) Best of Show, AIGA SEED (American Institute of Graphic Arts' Southeastern Excellence in Design) Awards and Communication Arts Advertising Annual. Prior to co-founding Sparks Grove, Pak held top creative posts at several top advertising agencies.  Pak earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Emory University and graduated from The Portfolio Center with an art direction and graphic design portfolio. 

"I'm honored to receive this recognition as it's a truly a reflection of the creative force and  industry leadership at Sparks Grove," said Pak. "One of my most rewarding accomplishments of my professional career has been the establishment of this brilliant group of people who are dedicated to establishing Creativity as the new currency of business."

About Sparks Grove

Sparks Grove is the full-service marketing division of North Highland, providing customer insight, marketing strategy, creative design, and digital solutions to clients that include many of the world's leading brands. Sparks Grove provides clients with fresh ideas that invigorate their brands and resolve pressing business challenges.  For more information, please visit our website at www.sparksgrove.com.

About North Highland

North Highland is a global consulting company with a proven record of enabling great returns on our clients' investment. Our high-caliber consultants offer deep experience and expertise across many diverse industries and service areas.

We specialize in solving tough business challenges, being easy to work with, and nurturing long-standing relationships with the most recognizable brands in the world. Ask any of our clients, and they'll tell you. For more information, visit www.northhighland.com.

North Highland is a proud member of the Cordence Worldwide global management consulting partnership. Learn more at http://cordenceworldwide.com/

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