Doner Strengthens Design and Brand Leadership with Two Senior Hires

Today, full-service advertising agency Doner announces that it has brought on Tarik Cox as SVP, brand leader and James Adamé as EVP director of design. In his new role, Cox will work with the Johnson & Johnson account team. Adamé will establish an innovative design center and help enhance the Detroit office’s production capabilities.

“Our agency’s growth trajectory has continued to attract top industry talent from all over,” said David Demuth, CEO of Doner. “James adds a new dynamic to our creative capabilities and allows us to implement new design practices. And Tarik brings a wealth of brand building expertise that will help continue to accelerate Johnson & Johnson brands.”

Cox has developed integrated marketing plans and campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Nike, Ford Motor Company, American Express and many others. He also helped lead marketing efforts for professional sports teams including the Golden State Warriors, FC Cincinnati and the Detroit Lions and has deep international experience working across the US and Canada.

“I’m thrilled to partner with the talented, passionate people of Doner,” said Cox. “Brand building remains central to what I love about the industry. And in this new role, I look forward to helping build some of the most storied and successful brands in the Johnson & Johnson portfolio.”

An innovation-driven designer, Adamé has 20+ years of developing world-class experiences in advertising and design. Past experiences include work for Chevrolet, Bank of America, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jack Daniels & Brown-Forman brands, and Major League Baseball, among others. Most recently, he served as Global Design Director at Commonwealth, leading a network of designers on General Motors and other brands worldwide.

“I’m thrilled to join Doner, a true industry icon. I look forward to honing the agency’s already first-class design and production capabilities, as well as helping the agency deliver groundbreaking work for our clients and establishing a design center of excellence,” said Adamé.

Cox and Adamé begin in their new roles immediately.