Park & Battery Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Growth and Enhance Client Services

Agency of the Year positions itself for continued global expansion

OAKLAND, Calif., June 11, 2024 Park & Battery today announced the appointment of three key executives set to drive the company's strategic initiatives and expand its global market presence. Rebecca Falk has been named Senior Vice President, Growth, and Chad Young has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Business Operations. Solomon Gauthier joins the agency as Vice President, Client Services.

Park & Battery's key leadership appointments come on the heels of the agency's third Agency of the Year designation in its twenty-seven months in operation. Since it launched February 2022, the agency has rapidly expanded and thrived nationally and globally, being named 2024 B2B Agency of the Year by ADWEEK, as well as a 2023 Agency of the Year by both the Association of National Advertisers and B2B Marketing.

"These appointments mark a significant step in our company's evolution as a top marketing agency," said Ted Kohnen, CEO and co-founder of Park & Battery.

Rebecca Falk has been named SVP, Growth following two years as the agency's client services lead. In this new role, Rebecca will drive global business development with new clients and growing existing clients, as well as spearhead revenue management and optimization. Rebecca has been instrumental in the agency's rapid success, building relationships with and delivering award-winning work across P&B's client roster.

Chad Young has been elevated to SVP, Global Business Operations, spearheading targeted growth strategies, operational excellence, human resources, talent acquisition, and retention. With over 20 years of experience, Chad has driven and supported hyper-accelerated growth for organizations including Colliers International and Marcus & Millichap.

Solomon Gauthier joins Park & Battery as VP, Client Services, bringing nearly 15 years of experience leading large multi-market and global accounts for enterprise and consumer-facing brands across retail, finance, insurance, technology, and travel industries. He has worked with brands such as HSBC, AXA XL, HERE Technologies, Star Alliance, and Viking Cruises. Born in Canada and now living in the United Kingdom, Solomon brings his global perspectives and experiences to lead his clients, teams, and partners from both a strategic and planning level through to creative ideation and delivery.

"These appointments mark a significant step in our company's evolution as a top marketing agency," said Ted Kohnen, CEO and co-founder of Park & Battery. "Rebecca, Solomon, and Chad are experienced professionals with exceptional track records and outstanding character. Their leadership will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and provide our clients with unparalleled service."

About Park and Battery

Park & Battery is a brand, marketing and content agency harnessing perspectives to create value for brands and businesses globally. Named ADWEEK's 2024 B2B Agency of the Year, as well as a 2023 Agency of the Year by both the Association of National Advertisers and B2B Marketing Elevation Awards, P&B specializes in creating brands, launches, and experiences that deliver real impact, from strategy and messaging through to creative/design, content, and media/go-to-market. The agency is headquartered in Oakland, CA with hubs in New York City, Salt Lake City, Miami, Toronto and the UK. Visit us at ParkandBattery.com or follow us on LinkedIn.