Hero Digital Appoints Michael Olaye as Managing Director of its Western Region
2024年6月18日 - 11:00PM
ビジネスワイヤ(英語)
Experienced technology and creative executive
joins Hero Digital to drive strategy and organizational growth in
the Western region
Hero Digital, an award-winning customer experience
transformation company, reinforces its commitment to creating
transformational growth for clients with the appointment of Michael
Olaye as Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Western
Region. In his role, Olaye will serve as a member of the firm’s
Executive Leadership Team and will drive client strategy and
business objectives while advancing Hero Digital’s vision and
growth in the region.
With over 25 years in the digital industry, Olaye has expertly
blended technology, creativity, growth and product development to
bring an insightful and forward-thinking approach to
transformational client solutions. With strong technical knowledge
and a deep understanding of Hero Digital’s core industries, Olaye
will be responsible for implementing commercial strategies and
regional goals while identifying growth opportunities for the
company.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to the commercial leadership
team,” said Scott Webb, Chief Commercial Officer of Hero Digital.
“Hero was born on the west coast and our success with global brands
headquartered there – like Zoom, DirecTV, AirBnB, and
industry-leading computer and mobile technology manufacturing
brands – is one of the reasons this role is so important to our
strategic plans. As an industry-recognized digital innovator,
Michael’s keen knowledge and experience connecting the dots for
world-class brands across brand, marketing, design, and platforms
will be pivotal in driving client success in the region. His
expertise in organizational growth makes him an exceptional
addition to the team as Hero Digital expands its national
reach.”
Before joining Hero Digital, Olaye served as Senior Vice
President and Managing Director for Strategy & Innovation at
R/GA, leveraging his experience in the digital landscape to drive
client growth and objectives. As a founding member of the
innovative agency U-Dox, Olaye played a pivotal role in forging
partnerships with renowned brands like Adidas, Nike and New
Balance. He has held various leadership positions across national
and global organizations, working with major brands like Credit
Suisse, Minecraft, Pernod Ricard, BMW Group, JPMorgan & Chase
and Unilever. His work has earned him multiple industry awards
including Cannes Lions, LIA, D&AD, Guldagget, Eurobest,
Cristal, and Clios.
“I’ve always been passionate about finding ways to merge
innovation with strategy and build more connected experiences
leveraging data, AI, design and marketing for my clients,” said
Olaye. “Now, in this role, I also have the opportunity to drive
impact with Hero Digital’s growth, scale and the already successful
foundation they’ve built in the West through its next phase. Hero
has a lot of heart in the region and I’m excited to join the
talented team of digital innovators as we guide clients through
this dynamic landscape and craft multi-disciplined solutions to
their most pressing problems.”
Olaye’s appointment as EVP and Managing Director of the Western
Region is an integral part of Hero Digital’s new brand mission and
solidifies its dedication to solving the hardest problems for the
world’s leading brands.
About Hero Digital
Hero Digital is the leading, independent digital agency designed
to solve the hardest problems of the Fortune 500. Through a
holistic mix of strategy, creative, marketing, technology, and
data, we shape growth and create value for many of the world's
leading brands. Hero's expert problem solvers help companies like
Zoom, Comcast, U.S. Bank, Nagase, Cedars-Sinai, and UNC Health
create a future where every customer interaction creates delight,
builds trust, and fosters loyalty. To work with Hero Digital or
learn more, please visit www.herodigital.com.
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