John Kottmann

John Kottmann has extensive experience in strategic planning and marketing. John joined Tarifica in 2019 as the Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member. Prior to that, they worked at DDB North America as the Chief Strategy Officer, where they guided strategic planning across multiple offices and developed integrated strategies for various projects and pitches. John also served as the Chief Strategy Officer for DDB Chicago, where they led efforts to revitalize the office and worked on projects for clients such as McDonald's, State Farm, and Capital One. Before their time at DDB, John was recruited by Ogilvy as a Senior Partner, where they led innovative projects for clients like American Express and Gap. John also worked at McCann Worldgroup, first as the Chief Strategy Officer for McCann New York, where they managed and developed a team of planners and contributed to the success of clients such as HP, MasterCard, and Verizon. Later, they were promoted to EVP and Group Planning Director, overseeing global customer insights, strategic planning, and content development for the MasterCard Worldwide business. During their tenure, MasterCard experienced exceptional growth and launched a successful IPO. Overall, John Kottmann brings a wealth of experience in driving strategic initiatives and delivering results for clients.

John Kottmann has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from NYU Stern School of Business. The exact dates of their studies are not specified.