I'm a digital marketing executive and creative director with nearly two decades of experience in strategy, communication, vision and cross-functional team management.
I had the privilege of contributing to some of the world's most influential organizations and agencies design, build and scale experiences that are impactful, thought provoking and loyalty earning.
Seasoned
Throughout my career, I carried out multidisciplinary roles spanning from startups to agencies to global corporations and guided large groups of diverse and supremely talented personalities.
Together, we forged world-class teams, built innovative practices and crafted work that pushed boundaries.
Freelance
Independent CD & Digital Marketing Consultant
(08.18/Present)
Design Firms Web Awards
American Design Awards
MyDesignAwards
Intel Corporation
Global Group Creative Director of Digital
(08.15/07.18)
Ad Age In-House Agency of the Year
The Internationalist Award
Ad Age Marketer A-List
Communicator Awards
Webby Awards
OMMA Awards
Davey Awards
Staples Inc.
Creative Director, UX / Mobile
(06.13/11.14)
Webby Awards
Sonicbids
Creative Director, Head of Digital Product & UX
(04.11/05.13)
Isobar
Senior Art Director
(02.10/04.11)
Forrester Groundswell Award
W3 Awards
WebAward
Molecular
Interactive Art Director
(02.07/02.10)
MITX Interactive Awards x2
W3 Awards x2
Stevie Awards
WebAward x2
The Tannery
Creative Director
(1/04-2/07)
Seasoned
Throughout my career, I carried out multidisciplinary roles spanning from startups to agencies to global corporations and guided large groups of diverse and supremely talented personalities.
Together, we forged world-class teams, built innovative practices and crafted work that pushed boundaries.
Freelance
Independent CD & Digital Marketing Consultant
(08.18/Present)
Design Firms Web Awards
American Design Awards
MyDesignAwards
Intel Corporation
Global Group Creative Director of Digital
(08.15/07.18)
Ad Age In-House Agency of the Year
The Internationalist Award
Ad Age Marketer A-List
Communicator Awards
Webby Awards
OMMA Awards
Davey Awards
Staples Inc.
Creative Director, UX / Mobile
(06.13/11.14)
Webby Awards
Sonicbids
Creative Director, Head of Digital Product & UX
(04.11/05.13)
Isobar
Senior Art Director
(02.10/04.11)
Forrester Groundswell Award
W3 Awards
WebAward
Molecular
Interactive Art Director
(02.07/02.10)
MITX Interactive Awards x2
W3 Awards x2
Stevie Awards
WebAward x2
The Tannery
Creative Director
(1/04-2/07)
Honored
I provided creative leadership for a broad range of organizations on both agency and business sides.
Here are some brands I have been proud to partner with over the years...
Honored
Here are some brands I have been proud to partner with over the years...
Humbled
I have had the opportunity to follow the footprints of great mentors and aspired to set an example for others. Along my journey, I met and worked with some of the brightest people and greatest minds in the industry.
Here’re a few kind words from some of my closest collaborators...
Humbled
I have had the opportunity to follow the footprints of great mentors and aspired to set an example for others. Along my journey, I met and worked with some of the brightest people and greatest minds in the industry.
Here’re a few kind words from some of my closest collaborators...
There are people in your career as a creative director that make you question your own abilities because they are that good. If you embrace them, they make you a better creative director and they make your job easier. Hakki was that person.
VP Global Creative Director
Intel Corporation
Hakki approaches work with a clear focus on customer experience and business outcomes, which makes disagreeing, debating and ultimately progressing an experience in which we all grow and land on great solutions.
Head of Content Operations, GBM
Facebook
It's not just Hakki's incredible creative skills that make him a true pleasure to work with. (And believe me, his creative talent is reliably impressive.) It's his ability to effectively integrate the voice of the business and the voice of the customer into his work. He sees the whole picture.
Sr. Director of Audience Insights
NPR
Simply put, Hakki is one of the most talented CD and designers I worked with in my career. He single-handedly helped elevate the Sonicbids brand to the next level. Without him, I doubt we would be able to attract and work with high profile clients like Red Bull and Renaissance Hotels.
SVP Global Strategy & Innovation / Berklee College of Music
Founder & Former CEO / Sonicbids
You should see the guy in meetings ... he can quell the most uptight marketing manager, talk tech to total tweaks, sell blue to a blueberry and leave 'em screaming for more. Talk to the guy for 10 minutes and you'll realize none of this is hyperbole. Work with him, and you'll realize it's actually understated.
Brand and Content Strategist, Creative Director, Copywriter
Publicis Sapient
‘Tenaciously creative’ ... No matter how busy he was, how big or small the need was, people always felt the personal care from Hakki.
Marketing Manager
Intel Corporation
... it's the care and dedication he shows to his team both professionally and personally that make him a superb manager. Always good natured, Hakki clears the way for his team to do great work.
Front-End Director / AMP Agency
Former Lead Technologist / Intel Corporation