Since the early days of digital media, I’ve helped brands take creative leaps into new formats and form deeper bonds with people. I’ve come to believe that, at its best, creativity should make the new feel familiar and the familiar feel new.

Over 16+ years, I've worked with icons such as Audi, American Express, Crayola, Ford Motor Company, Genesis Motors, Japan Airlines, Lexus, LG, Lincoln Motor Company, Mazda, McCain Institute, PepsiCo, Porsche and UpHealth. In these collaborations, I've advanced what’s possible in everything from storytelling design and app creation to filmmaking and physical experiences.

I empower ambitious clients who seek to produce work with substance, style, and soul in equal measure, delivering diverse outputs ranging from strategic recommendations to upstream creative thinking.

2022-

Principal
THE OFFICE OF MAURY POSTAL, New York

Freelance creative director, strategist & team leader

2019-2022

EVP, Executive Group Creative Director
Ketchum, New York

Led global creative team, collaborating with client-facing and internal functions.

2016-19

Executive Creative Director
the blend line
Hearst Autos, New York

Led automotive-focused creative Center-of-Excellence that collaborated with C-Suite at OEMs.

2011-16

Group Creative Director
Ogilvy, New York

Led a multidisciplinary global creative team and collaborated with emerging artists to create elevated brand content.

Creative Director
Ogilvy, New York

Led creative for social, agile, influencer and emerging platforms within Ogilvy New York.

Associate Creative Director
Ogilvy, Los Angeles

Led social creative for Ford Motor Company; artist co-creation lead, Lincoln Motor Company.

Director, Digital Experience
Ogilvy, Chicago

Creative and Account Director focused on Ford Motor Company social channels.

2010-11

Integrated Platform Specialist
Young & Rubicam, Chicago

Led emerging technology integration as a creative planner.

2008-10

Director of Strategy
Brand Manager
Carrot Creative, New York

Led blue chip brands through their first pioneering steps in social media for Ford Motor Company (first social vehicle launch), PepsiCo (first SxSW activation), Crayola (social brand launch), Hellmann’s (social couponing), in partnership with Weber Shandwick.