Friday, November 16, 2012

Torrence Boone: An Innovation Focus as Google, Inc.’s Managing Director of Agency Development


A leading presence in the technology-based marketing and advertising arenas, Torrence Boone currently serves as Google, Inc.’s Managing Director of Agency Development. His focus is on strengthening collaborative relationships with large advertising agencies, which are in an ideal position to leverage Google’s platform and technologies in achieving results for client.

Mr. Boone’s team works closely with agency constituents in devising creative strategies that effectively employ new products introduced at Google I/O annual conferences. He is particularly active in matching the expanded strategic possibilities unleashed through products such as Nexus 7 and HTML5 to specific agency needs. Another area of focus involves identifying and capitalizing on opportunities presented by cloud computing and Chrome for Android and iOS platforms. He helps devise agency pathways for reaching a wide number of targeted consumers, with content synched across stationary, tablet, and mobile devices.

A graduate of the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Torrence Boone completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at Stanford University. Earning his MBA at Harvard Business School, he took a position as Consultant with Bain & Company in Boston, focusing on the healthcare & pharmaceutical, and consumer product sectors. This position led to Senior Manager responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on M&A transactions and  interactive marketing. Durring this time, he earned recognition as one of Boston Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” executives.

From 2001 to 2008, Torrence Boone engaged with the digital and direct marketing agency Digitas in executive capacities, ultimately accepting a position as President. He was subsequently recruited by the advertising WPP to serve as CEO of the startup venture Enfatico. This globally focused firm sought to integrate the diverse media, advertising, and marketing needs of Dell Inc. under a single roof.

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