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David Hogrefe is responsible for day-to-day management of more than 30 associates in two studios (Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit). As a member of the Global Management Team for Fitch, he manages the strategic and creative work product, client satisfaction, P&L and operations of Fitch’s practice areas including Insights & Strategy, Brand Communication, Environmental Design, Product Development and Architecture & Implementation. He has worked with hundreds of leading brands and retailers, including Levi Strauss, Dell, Sprint, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, Kmart, Apple and Microsoft. Prior to Fitch’s acquisition of RPA, he held positions at RPA including vice president of client services, senior account director and project director. He joined the brand consulting and design world from retail, serving as a buyer for Express and as a buyer and store manager for Macy’s. He was also marketing director for Dolly, global manufacturer of infant/toddler products, and in account services for JPMorganChase.