Desmond ‘Des’ Smalley

Desmond ‘Des’ Smalley currently serves as the Director of Brand Partnerships at CULTURED Magazine. Prior to this role, Des held positions in brand partnerships at HYPEBEAST and The New York Times, focusing on industries such as finance, fintech, CPG & Spirits, lifestyle, and luxury real estate. With a strong background in digital media buying and marketing, Des has also worked at Division-D, Grey Alchemy, and NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Des holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership Studies from Hampton University.