Ed Bennett

Executive Design Director at Rise and Shine and Partners

Ed Bennett is an accomplished design professional currently serving as the Executive Design Director at Rise and Shine and Partners since September 2024. Previously, Ed founded and held the position of Executive Vice President at 10 Thousand Design from August 2016 to August 2024, leading a team of over 50 specialists in creating compelling design systems and brand experiences. Ed also worked as Executive Vice President of Design at Colle McVoy, contributing to design-centric projects and advising clients on integrating design into marketing strategies. Additionally, Ed served as an instructor at Miami Ad School from 2001 to 2006, teaching courses in Graphic Design, Typography, Layout, and Brainstorming. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Graphic Design and Fine Art from South Dakota State University and has completed Executive Education at Yale School of Management.

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Minneapolis, United States

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Rise and Shine and Partners

We are navigators. We partner with client leaders to craft strategy and steer brands. We are at the forefront of emergent technologies, platforms, and go-to-market trends. We are an independent full-service, strategic, branding and creative agency. We have a network of best-in-class partners to nimbly weave together the perfect team for any assignment. We have been named "Best Small Agency in the U.S."​ by the American Association of Advertising Agencies.


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