TBWA\Chiat\Day New York Appoints Andy Nathan as Managing Director and Aaron Griffiths as Creative Director

NEW YORK, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Chiat\Day New York announced today the appointment of Andy Nathan (38) as Managing Director and Aaron Griffiths (40) as Creative Director. Nathan was formerly VP/Account Director at Crispin Porter+Bogusky and Griffiths was previously Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy New York.

"Andy has been around great work his entire career. He is a true believer in the power of what great ideas can do for the brand and understands what it takes to drive great work," said Jamie Gallo, President, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York.

Nathan, formerly VP/Account Director at Crispin Porter+Bogusky, was part of the leadership team that drove strategic and creative development of the Microsoft Windows "I'm a PC" global launch campaign. He also was an integral part of the Windows 7 launch campaign, one of the most successful product launches in Microsoft's history. Most recently he's focused his attention on new business development, including the recent MetLife and Bolthouse Farms wins. Throughout his career, Nathan managed several highly respected brands, such as IBM, Philips Electronics, Smirnoff, Miller Lite, Microsoft Windows and MetLife, among others.

"TBWA\Chiat\Day NY has been on a new business tear over the last 12 months (Birdseye, Twix (Global), Kahlua (Global) as well as increases in global responsibilities on Skittles, Starburst, Jameson and Absolut). Aaron adds to an incredible creative bench that includes Kris and Alisa Wixom, Lisa Topol, Sue Anderson and Jonathan Mackler," said Mark Figliulo, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer.

Griffiths previously held the position of Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy New York and will be responsible for Vonage and Michelin. At Ogilvy he oversaw the global brand work for IBM, Kodak, Lenovo and Fanta. Originally, as OgilvyOne's Worldwide Creative Director for IBM, Aaron helped bring together the creative groups from Ogilvy & Mather and OgilvyOne to create one consolidated creative team for IBM's global advertising account. His work has been honored by many international advertising competitions, including One Show, Cannes, LIAA, New York Festival, the Clios, Effies, Art Directors' Club, Andys, Flash Film Festival, Flash in Can and SXSW. Aaron has also served on the juries for the One Show, D&AD and, most recently, the Art Directors Club.

TBWA\Chiat\Day New York is part of TBWA\Worldwide. TBWA Worldwide (www.tbwa.com) creates Disruptive ideas expressed through Media Arts for global clients, including ABSOLUT, adidas, Apple, Energizer, GSK, Henkel, Infiniti, Mars, McDonald's, Michelin, Nissan, Pernod Ricard, Pfizer, Roche, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Airlines and Visa. TBWA is ranked as a Top-Ten worldwide advertising agency, and was recognized by Advertising Age in 2010 as the "Best International Network of the Decade." Fast Company magazine placed TBWA 24th on its 2009 list of "The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies" and as an Innovation All-Star in 2010. TBWA has 274 offices in 100 countries and over 11,000 employees worldwide.

TBWA is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

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