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Partner, VENN Growth Collective; Corporate Board Member at VENN Growth Collective
Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States 12 work roles 2 schools
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Partner, VENN Growth Collective; Corporate Board Member
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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Dirk Defenbaugh is listed as Partner, VENN Growth Collective; Corporate Board Member at VENN Growth Collective, based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at mac.com, phone signal with area code 614, 937, 416, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Dirk Defenbaugh.

Dirk Defenbaugh previously worked as Partner at Venn Growth Collective and Board of Directors at Fst Logistics. Dirk Defenbaugh holds Ba, Marketing And Communications from The Ohio State University.

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About Dirk Defenbaugh

For thirty years, I have led the development of marketing and brand strategies with many of the world’s leading brands. I have been deeply involved in all facets of the marketing mix from brand strategy, consumer engagement, media planning and creative development. Throughout my career, I have been a consultant to retail brands including Walmart, Target, CVS, UPS, Starbucks, Kroger and many others. CPG brands have included: P&G, HP, SC Johnson, PepsiCo, Nike, and J&J. I have also worked in the healthcare sector for Eli Lilly, Gilead, Humana, and Novartis. I have worked in all corners of the globe including emerging markets such as Russia, Lithuania and Slovakia as well as established markets throughout Europe, South America and Asia. I have served on the Advisory Board for VMS&D magazine, been a speaker at more than 20 conferences and events and has been quoted in Forbes, Chain Store Age, The New York Post DDI Magazine and many others. I have been a guest lecturer at The Ohio State University, Columbus, College of Art and Design, The University of Dayton, and The University of Cincinnati.I served as the CEO of Interbrand Design Forum and have held senior leadership roles at companies including Fitch, Retail Planning Associates, Syneos Health, Kantar Retail and Big Red Rooster. I have also worked on the client side for Liberty Mutual, serving in progressive management roles.I served for close to ten years as a judge for the International Big Ten Business Case Competition and have volunteered my time as a mentor in the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University MBA program.

Listed skills include Strategy, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Management, and 36 others.

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VENN Growth Collective
Venn Growth Collective
Partner, VENN Growth Collective; Corporate Board Member
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12 roles · 39 years

Dirk Defenbaugh work experience

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Partner

Current

Columbus, Ohio, US

VENN is a growth, branding and innovation practice. We help businesses grow and brands thrive. Our rigorous process integrates data-driven analysis with creative ingenuity to deliver operationally sound and emotionally compelling strategies. Envisioning the future is challenging when you’re buried in the here and now. To win in today’s hyper-competitive.

Jul 2017 - Present

Board Of Directors

Current

Dublin, Ohio, US

Dec 2020 - Present

Senior Vice President

Columbus, OH, US

I was responsible for managing a portfolio of clients to deliver breakthrough strategy and creative work, profitability and the development of my account teams.

Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

Chief Executive Officer

Interbrand Design Forum
  • As part of the Interbrand North American Executive Committee, I furthered the company's market position as a market leader by
  • attracting and retaining talent,
  • delivering innovative brand solutions,
  • developing and executing a growth strategy,
  • leading business development,
  • managing and growing client relationships,
2013 - 2015 ~2 yrs

Vice President, Client Service

Columbus, Ohio, US

  • Translating clients'​ strategic direction into specific deliverables for WD's design and architecture project teams, I directed portfolios of accounts representing $15 Million+ in annual volume.Selected Accomplishments:
  • Provide strategic consulting services to national drug chain
  • Grew new account to over $4 Million in one year
  • Lead team of 25+ strategists, designers and architects
  • Developed new service for largest Canadian QSR including setting up new office in Toronto
2011 - 2013 ~2 yrs

Senior Vice President Strategy

Stamford, Connecticut, US

  • Through unique, proprietary shopper-centric research and cutting-edge quantitative ethnography, my teams focused on work brand optimization and segment development, improving the top-line sales for our CPG and retail.
  • Integrated shopper insights to develop strategic platforms for CPG and retailer growth
  • Spearheaded international business plan leading to 20% growth in sales
  • Developed agency briefs based on consumer insights leading to integrated campaign development
  • Led new product introduction project leading to $50 Million product launch
  • Exceeded revenue goals by 20%+ for 3 years
2008 - 2011 ~3 yrs

Executive Director

Fitch
  • As member of our Senior Management for Fitch studios throughout The Americas, I managed marketing, business development and client service teams. Selected Accomplishments:
  • Managed client teams including account service, strategy and creative for 8 studios across North America. Selected clients included: T. Rowe Price, Dell, British American Tobacco, Humana
  • Led cohesive integration effort to combine operations of 8 offices of North America, leading to 15% growth in sales
  • Led pitch team for Humana account against firms such as McKinsey and IDEO, leading to 7 figure account win
2006 - 2008 ~2 yrs

Vice President

Chicago, Illinois, US

  • Led business development and client service teams for this retail strategy and design agencySelected Accomplishments:
  • Lead consultant for brand reinvention for major specialty retail apparel chain. Project included research, brand positioning strategy and prototype store design
  • Account, strategy and creative lead for multiple account relationships including: Pergo, Charming Shoppes, AAA, Ohio Health
2004 - 2006 ~2 yrs

Vice President

US

  • Through client engagements in brand consulting and consumer/shopper insights, my work in client development and strategy led to significant increases in revenue for our clients.Selected Accomplishments:
  • Responsible for development and execution of strategic consulting for retailers and CPG clients suchas: The Gap, Starbucks, HP, Safeway
  • Managed global project for HP. Strategic consulting for new product introduction. Markets included:U.S., Germany, U.K., Russia
2002 - 2004 ~2 yrs

Partner

Retail Planning Associates (Now Part Of Fitch, Wpp)
  • With a focus on marketing, business development and client services, my teams excelled in brand and marketing consulting to more than 50 clients during my tenure. Selected Accomplishments:
  • Led internal rebranding effort that led to 20% sales growth.
  • Responsible for strategy and creative for key client relationships including: Best Buy, Target, Dreyfus, UPS and more
  • Developed strategy, naming, and design for the original UPS Store concept.
1996 - 2002 ~6 yrs

Regional Manager

Boston, MA, US

Accountable for P&L management for $30 million regional financial service business, I supervised a 50 person team whose work led to 30% sales growth and 10% uptick in profitability

1990 - 1996 ~6 yrs

Account Executive

Burkholder Flint Associates

As head of consumer research services, I innovated our company's practices in brand consulting and consumer/shopper insights.

1987 - 1990 ~3 yrs
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Dirk Defenbaugh education

Ba, Marketing And Communications

The Ohio State University

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Grandview Heights High School
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Dirk Defenbaugh works for VENN Growth Collective.

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Dirk Defenbaugh is listed as Partner, VENN Growth Collective; Corporate Board Member at VENN Growth Collective.

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Dirk Defenbaugh is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States while working with VENN Growth Collective.

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Dirk Defenbaugh has worked for Venn Growth Collective, Fst Logistics, Gsw Advertising, Interbrand Design Forum, and Wd Partners.

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Dirk Defenbaugh holds Ba, Marketing And Communications from The Ohio State University.

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Dirk Defenbaugh is listed with skills including Strategy, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Management, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing, and Marketing Strategy.

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