Dave Surgan

Dave Surgan is an experienced marketing and digital strategy professional with a diverse background spanning roles in advertising, marketing, and creative agency partnerships. Notable positions include Creative Agency Partner at Meta, where Surgan led relationships with major creative agencies, and Agency Lead for Emerging Platforms, focusing on marketing innovation through emerging technologies. Previous experience includes contributions as Senior Manager of Strategy at Morpheus Media and Group Strategy Director at R/GA, where Surgan managed social platform partnerships for high-profile clients. Surgan has received numerous awards, including recognition from Cannes Lions and the Shorty Awards, and serves on the SXSW Advisory Board and as a judge for the Global Effie Awards and Shorty Awards. A graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing, Surgan has a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns and driving brand growth.