Brandon Welcomes Brand Builder Kathryn Davenel as Associate Creative Director

Integrated marketing agency Brandon has hired Kathryn Davenel as associate creative director.

Kathryn is a boundary-pushing creative leader who has a knack for delivering standout work for top brands. With a career spanning global campaigns and U.S. markets, she thrives on transforming bold ideas into tangible results across B2B, DTC, and B2C industries. Kathryn’s expertise in brand strategy, creative direction and campaign development has powered multimillion-dollar initiatives that captivate audiences and drive measurable success.

In her new role, Kathryn will play a pivotal part in shaping innovative campaigns for key accounts such as Santee Cooper, Camp Hall, Wilmington Health, and HTC while driving new business opportunities through strategic pitches. 

Whether she’s crafting a global advertising strategy or designing disruptive digital campaigns, Kathryn’s work is marked by originality and purpose. Known for her entrepreneurial spirit and visionary thinking, she is a catalyst for innovative storytelling that transcends platforms and industries. Her portfolio boasts campaigns for heavy-hitter brands such as Purina, Johnson & Johnson, Hyundai, and Pfizer, where she redefined creative standards and set new benchmarks for success.

Previously, she was ECD at Jimdo and ACD at Upwork. Kathryn’s leadership style is equally dynamic—she builds and inspires high-performing teams and fosters collaboration and creativity at every level. A problem-solver at heart, she combines her design-thinking expertise with a global-ownership mindset to deliver solutions that resonate across cultures and markets. Her diverse perspective and ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and precision have earned her a reputation as a relentless innovator.

“Kathryn’s addition to the team feels like unlocking the next level of creative excellence,” said creative director Austin Scott. “Her ability to seamlessly blend strategic insight with imaginative storytelling will amplify our work in exciting new ways. I’m thrilled to see the innovative paths we’ll chart together for our clients.”