"WANT and NEED are two very different emotional starting points for consumers. The people who interact with our work need us. They need us to provide hope and real help. That’s a big ask. But a huge privilege to answer.”

With more than 17 years of advertising and marketing experience, Brian brings a unique mix of skills and creative leadership credentials, including big-idea thinking and a deep knowledge of the digital arena.

Before joining Ignite Health, Brian served as Senior Vice President, Creative Director, at Digitas Health for clients such as Medimunne, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi. Prior to Digitas Health, he led creative efforts on the American Express, Nike, Delta and Converse accounts as Vice President, Group Creative Director, at Digitas, and also spent 13 years at Grey Worldwide, most recently in the role of Vice President, Creative Director.

In addition to his vast healthcare and consumer experience, Brian’s career has been filled with award-winning creative including Clio’s, Addy’s, Effie’s, One Show, MM&M awards, OMMA, Creativity and Mobius. In his most recent role at Digitas Health, he won numerous honors including awards for the Med Ad News 2011 Best Patient Interactive Campaign and the 2011 Best Consumer Campaign. 

Brian holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in advertising and graphic design from the School of Visual Arts, NYC.