Paul  Birks-Hay

Paul Birks-Hay

Managing director at Venables Bell + Partners
San Francisco, Estados Unidos

Sumário

Paul Birks-Hay originally joined VB&P to oversee client services and the agency’s account management team, but within eight months was promoted to Managing Director and is now leading new business efforts. Before coming to VB&P, he served as Managing Partner at AMV.BBDO in London, an agency that was recently named the most creatively awarded (Gunn Report) and largest ad agency in the U.K. At AMV.BBDO, Paul played a pivotal role in helping to evolve the agency’s brand, new business pipeline and performance, and he oversaw the structuring and merging of the agency’s two production departments, re-launching them as London’s largest creative services department. Some of the accounts he helped win, lead and grow include Mercedes-Benz, British Telecom, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Capital One, Guinness, Department of Health (tobacco control), Royal Mail, Diageo (anti-binge drinking), London Tourist Board, Wrangler Jeans and Pepsico. Paul’s understanding of great creative advertising and his proven track record of nurturing talent, coupled with his ability to make significant changes without compromising culture, make him a huge asset to VB&P as the agency continues to grow. 

Positions

Partner, President
Paul Birks-Hay joined VB&P to oversee client services in 2012, but has since taken on the roles of Partner and President. Paul has played a key role in winning SKYY® Vodka, several Google brands and leading the launch of the Audi A3, the most successful car launch in the automaker’s history. Today, he leads the expansion of the agency’s footprint and capabilities as well as new business.
Before coming to VB&P, he served as Managing Partner at AMV.BBDO in London, an agency that was recently named the most creatively awarded (Gunn Report) and largest ad agency in the U.K. At AMV.BBDO, Paul played a pivotal role in driving new business performance, as well as leading and growing businesses including Mercedes-Benz, British Telecom, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Capital One, Guinness, Department of Health (tobacco control), The Royal Mail, Diageo, Wrangler Jeans and Pepsico. Paul’s understanding of great creative and his proven track record of nurturing talent, coupled with his ability to make significant changes without compromising culture, make him a huge asset to VB&P as the agency continues to grow. 

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