Colle McVoy Lands High-Profile Chief Creative Officer Ciro Sarmiento

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Minneapolis-based creative agency Colle McVoy has hired award-winning creative executive Ciro Sarmiento as its new chief creative officer. Ciro joins the agency effective today, following creative leadership roles at several shops in New York. 

“This is a pivotal moment for our agency, and we’re proud to have Ciro join our leadership team during this time of growth,” said Christine Fruechte, chief executive officer, Colle McVoy. “Ciro is a rare gem in our industry. His vision will be critical as we navigate the Great Wide Open on behalf of our ambitious clients, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him aboard.”

Fusing his experience in Latin America with leading teams at A-list multicultural agencies in North America and combining his leadership roles at public relations agencies like Weber Shandwick with general market ad agencies like Saatchi New York, Ciro has a broad-ranging view across the communications industry and a defined vision as a creative leader. And his experience spans many of the world’s best marketers, including Anheuser-Busch, GlaxoSmithKline, Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Mondelez, AT&T, DirecTV, Tide, Downy, Hershey’s, Mars, Domino’s, Lowe’s, MillerCoors, Unilever and Coca-Cola.

“I’m thrilled to be joining this magical place. Colle McVoy felt right from the start. It’s an agency filled with smart and genuinely kind people who value creativity and put it at the centre of all they do,” said Ciro. “Everything about Colle McVoy has been a wonderful surprise…a midsize gem in the Upper Midwest that’s earning high-profile recognition. They’re building momentum and are hungry for more, and they have an impressive roster of clients and brands. I know I’m joining a remarkable team that deeply understands this business, and I’m eternally grateful to be part of it.”

“Ciro has consistently led some of the world’s best brands to exceptional work in role after role, and I’m thrilled to partner with him to take Colle McVoy to the next level,” said Jessica Henrichs, president, Colle McVoy. “He exudes character, leadership and creativity, and his background in multicultural marketing brings a critical lens to our work and our clients.”  

His work has earned numerous national and international awards, including Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, D&AD and One Show Pencils. He’s also active within the industry, serving as a jurist for such noteworthy competitions as Cannes Young Lions, Dubai Lynx, The One Show, D&AD, Clio and Effies North America. Ciro also serves as a coach for Creative LIAisons, a programme designed as a global initiative to develop, educate, inspire and nurture emerging creative talent.