DDB New York Names Its First CMO and Tech Lead in a Round of Hires and Promotions

Plus 2 new managing partners

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The New York offices of DDB announced a series of four promotions and new hires today.

Former group business director Melissa Martinez is now chief marketing officer, the first to hold that title in New York. Global business director Michael Collins has been promoted to partner and managing director. The agency also hired Condé Nast veteran Kimberly Bernhardt to serve as managing partner and Alexander Rea as its first creative technology officer.

“It’s an exciting time for us,” said DDB New York president and CEO Chris Brown.

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