BIO

Marketing and advertising executive with 14+ years of experience of building world-class teams and practices at and for the world's most influential brands and creative agencies. A purpose-driven leader that empowers teams, individuals, and partners to create remarkable experiences.

My authentic, collaborative, multidisciplinary and human-led approach has allowed me to forge new categories, define new mediums and connect with anyone. 

I deeply care about the work, how we get there, who we get there with, and those we do it for. 

EXPERIENCE

2015-2016
San Francisco, CA

Director of Brand Strategy
@AKQA

2013-2015
New York, NY

President
@Narrative_

2011-2013
New York, NY

2013 / AdWeek / Digital Agency of the Year
2013 / Ad Age / A-List
2013 / Mashies / Best Digital Agency
2013 / DigiDay / Most Innovative Agency
2012 / Forbes / 30 Under 30
2012 / Facebook / Studio Awards
2012 / iMedia / Best Social Agency
2012 / iMedia / Agency of the Year
2012 / Ad Age / A-List
2011 / Ad Age / A-List

2006-2011
San Francisco, CA

Cultural Strategy Lead
@ GS&P

2011 / Creativity / A-List
2009 / AdWeek / Agency of the Decade
2006 / AdWeek / Agency of the Year
2006 / Creativity / Agency of the Year
2006 / AdAge / Digital Agency of the Year

2006
San Jose, CA

Director of Alumni Giving
@ Archbishop Mitty High School

2005
San Jose, CA

Marketing Manager
@ The Health Trust

1999 - 2006
Silicon Valley, CA

Founding Member + Co-Chair
@ Project Cornerstone

EDUCATION

2001-2005
San Jose, CA

BS, Advertising & Humanities
@ San Jose State University

HONORED

HUMBLED

A few kind words from some of my closest collaborators:

Stuart Goldstein / EVP, Executive Director, Operations / McCann Health New York

He’s a visionary, builder, tactician & strategist all wrapped up into one. Rare, insightful, passionate, thought provoking -- Nam does not settle for the norm and pushes (and fights when needed) for great ideas that translate into impactful, thought provoking experiences.

He is the master when it comes to building great teams and cares deeply for his people at every turn. Crafting the right culture, collaboration and creative depth is at the core of who he is.

Dayna Carroll / Account Director / Intel, Agency Inside

Nam is a force. As the head of Strategy and Creative for Intel’s Agency Inside his leadership was the lifeblood of our organization. He’s an invaluable partner to any Account person as he thoroughly understands complex business needs and works tirelessly to develop the perfect creative expression to meet that need.

Ashley Suarez Wood / Senior Copywriter / Intel, Agency Inside

He took a challenging environment (a young in-house agency at a 50 y/o tech company) and transformed it into an enjoyable environment where me and fellow creatives were able to do some of the best work of our careers.

Anthony Morgan / Associate Creative Director / Intel, Agency Inside

Nam believes in the work and the people who produce it. Nam succeeds in bringing the best out of his team and practices the kind of leadership people take courses to emulate.

John Coyne / VP, Global Marketing Experience Group / Intel

I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Nam for nearly 12 years. And without question, Nam is one of the smartest and most insightful people that I have had an opportunity to partner with. He is truly a Swiss Army Knife when it comes to his unique skill set. Nam is that rare leader who is as skilled as a strategist as he is a creative thinker.

At Agency Inside, Nam led both the strategy and creative teams. He built the groups largely from the ground up and helped develop them into what was probably the highest performing in-house agency in the industry. Nam leads by example and works hard to build a collaborative environment where risk-taking is encouraged and everyone feels like their ideas matter. And he does it all with a genuine warmth that is so refreshing in the world of business today.

Eli Carrico / Creative Director / Intel, Agency Inside

Nam built and maintained an incredible creative team at Intel. Reflecting his core attributes as both a creator and a leader — this team was a positive, humble and improvisational group who pushed and inspired each in the creation of products, films and experiences (both real and virtual) for a global audience.

Warren Frost / Creative Director / Intel, Agency Inside

He has a rare ability to make the entire room feel like they are being listened to and absolutely empowers them to go forth and make amazing things.

Jeff Teicher / Group Creative Director / Intel, Agency Inside

…his ability to remain distinctly human and accessible through the daily challenges of building something new is a rare trait in this industry.