Velir x Brooklyn Data has announced the appointment of Ed Flynn as Chief Creative and Innovation Officer, a newly established executive position. This role aims to strengthen the company's creative and strategy capabilities while advancing its focus on unified data solutions, with Flynn driving the vision for AI-powered experience design, brand development, and creative technology to deliver intelligent, measurable digital experiences for clients.
Quick Intel
Ed Flynn's Extensive Leadership Experience
Ed Flynn joins with more than two decades of expertise in directing creative, design, strategy, and innovation teams at prominent consultancies and agencies. Prior to this role, he was VP and Head of Global Design at Rightpoint, where he developed the firm's integrated design and experience practice. His portfolio encompasses multi-channel initiatives in loyalty programs, digital experience platforms, data enablement, immersive campaigns, and large-scale enterprise transformations, serving organizations such as Advocate Healthcare, Asics, Boston Children's Hospital, Greyhound, iRobot, Iron Mountain, LGI Homes, Staples, Subway Restaurants, and Yamaha Watercraft.
Strategic Vision for Data-Driven Creativity
Wendy Karlyn, CEO of Velir x Brooklyn Data, highlighted the alignment: "Velir x Brooklyn Data is entering a moment where strategy, creativity, and unified data must operate as one," said Wendy Karlyn, CEO of Velir x Brooklyn Data. "Ed's leadership brings clarity and momentum to that vision. His ability to connect design with data, technology, and emerging AI capabilities will help us accelerate how we transform experiences and data into action for our clients."
Ed Flynn expressed his enthusiasm: "Clients need experiences that break through, that are grounded in data, powered by technology, and brought to life with creativity that actually moves people," said Ed. "That challenge is what energizes me. Velir x Brooklyn Data has the talent, the tools, and the drive to turn unified data into stories with emotion and empathy, design that inspires action, and connected experiences that drive business outcomes. I'm excited to lean into that power and help our clients create work that's not only effective, but unforgettable."
This appointment reinforces Velir x Brooklyn Data's dedication to advancing data-driven digital experiences that are predictive, connected, and impactful, positioning the company to support clients in achieving resonant outcomes across touchpoints as it heads into 2026.
About Velir & Brooklyn Data
Velir x Brooklyn Data is a data-driven digital experience agency and data consultancy that helps organizations engage audiences through innovative, personalized digital strategies. By integrating data, strategy, design, and technology, we create experiences that drive measurable results in reach, conversion, engagement, and loyalty.
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