Omnicom’s BBDO New York has promoted Kirsten Flanik, BS Advertising 1989, to president of the New York office. Flanik joined the agency in 2006 to oversee the Mars U.S. business and became managing director in 2011. She has worked on many accounts including FedEx, ExxonMobil and Tropicana.

Before joining BBDO, Flanik worked in accounts and business development at agencies such as BBH New York, Cliff Freeman & Partners and Fallon. She was named an Ad Age Woman to Watch in 2010 and was featured in Ad Age’s “100 Most Influential Women in Advertising” in 2012.

“In a business that never stands still, I’m excited to take this next step at BBDO New York as we continue to expand and evolve our offering,” said Flanik in a statement. “I look forward to building on the strong partnership and teamwork that already exists between myself and John and the rest of the BBDO New York leadership team.”

Posted: May 11, 2016
Category: College News
Tagged as: BBDO, Kirsten Flanik