NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced that
Andrew McKechnie, formerly of Apple
Inc., has been named Chief Creative Officer of its newly formed
in-house agency. Effective immediately, McKechnie will assume
leadership of Verizon's in-house team with the goal of building out
creative capabilities and bringing the company's brand vision to
life. McKechnie will report directly to Diego Scotti, Chief
Marketing Officer, Verizon.
"As we expand our bench of world-class marketing talent, we are
thrilled for Andrew to bring his global expertise and fresh
aesthetic to the Verizon brand," says Scotti. "Andrew and his team
will help to drive demand for our products and services, as well as
accelerate our efficiencies, speed to market and innovation."
McKechnie brings more than sixteen years of experience in design
and communications to the role. Prior to joining Verizon, he was
Global Group Creative Director with Apple Inc., where he oversaw
their global marketing communications design team. Beginning his
career in Asia, McKechnie garnered
experience at BBDO and JWT. He made the move to New York in 2010 when he joined Y&R, as
Global Creative Director, where his work across LG Electronics,
Land Rover North America and United States Olympic Committee was
highly-awarded.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 160,900 and generated nearly $126 billion in 2016 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network, with 114.2 million retail
connections nationwide. The company also provides communications
and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's
premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business
solutions to customers worldwide.
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Media Contact:
Sanette
Chao
347.949.0179
sanette.chao@verizon.com
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SOURCE Verizon