Barkley Hires Wenzell as SVP, Director of Client Strategy
05/08/2006
(KANSAS CITY) – Barkley has hired Marty Wenzell as SVP, Director of Client Strategy. In the new role, Wenzell will oversee the account management and account planning functions within Barkley, as well as focus on key new business responsibilities. He will report to Jeff King, President, Barkley.
Previously, Wenzell worked for seventeen years as Associate Partner, Group Account Director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco. He has managed a wide variety of accounts including Budweiser, Discover Card, Subway Restaurants, Isuzu Motor Cars and Emerald Nuts. Prior to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Wenzell served as VP, Account Director at TBWA/Chiat/Day and VP, Account Director at Hal Riney & Partners.
“Marty’s experience driving strategy on successful campaigns at some of the country’s most elite creative shops will be a huge asset to Barkley," said Brian Brooker, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Barkley. “In order to produce inspired work, agencies have to approach a client’s business in new ways. I’m confident Marty’s fresh insight will bring an immediate impact to our roster of brands.”
About Barkley:
Barkley is the largest employee-owned agency of its kind. Founded in 1964, the company has 325 partners offering a full range of marketing communications services including advertising, public relations, sponsorships & events, relationship marketing, design, motion graphics, research and interactive marketing. Barkley is located in Kansas City with field offices across the nation. More info: www.barkleyUS.com
Previously, Wenzell worked for seventeen years as Associate Partner, Group Account Director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco. He has managed a wide variety of accounts including Budweiser, Discover Card, Subway Restaurants, Isuzu Motor Cars and Emerald Nuts. Prior to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Wenzell served as VP, Account Director at TBWA/Chiat/Day and VP, Account Director at Hal Riney & Partners.
“Marty’s experience driving strategy on successful campaigns at some of the country’s most elite creative shops will be a huge asset to Barkley," said Brian Brooker, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Barkley. “In order to produce inspired work, agencies have to approach a client’s business in new ways. I’m confident Marty’s fresh insight will bring an immediate impact to our roster of brands.”
About Barkley:
Barkley is the largest employee-owned agency of its kind. Founded in 1964, the company has 325 partners offering a full range of marketing communications services including advertising, public relations, sponsorships & events, relationship marketing, design, motion graphics, research and interactive marketing. Barkley is located in Kansas City with field offices across the nation. More info: www.barkleyUS.com
