AUSTIN, TX — August 13, 2014 — GSD&M announced today that Mark Durein has joined the agency as VP/account director on the agency’s newest client, Northwestern Mutual. In this role, Durein will lead all aspects of the brand’s creative, social and sponsorship efforts.

“Successful brand stewardship takes a savvy, strategic leader who can bring out the best in his team,” said GSD&M SVP/Managing Director Scott Moore. “Mark is all of those things and has extensive experience growing brands in the financial services category. He is a great fit for GSD&M and to lead the Northwestern Mutual business.”

Durein’s previous experience includes 20 years in account leadership roles, the most recent of which was VP/group account director at T3. In that role, he launched updates, devices and platforms for Windows Phone, identified digital and mobile strategy opportunities for clients like UPS and Hotwire and contributed to the agency’s new business efforts. Prior to joining T3, Durein held positions at several agencies in San Francisco, including Young & Rubicam, Publicis & Hal Riney and Grey Worldwide.

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