Rick Schreuder Joins MERGE West as EVP Business Development Leader

MERGE, a premier storytelling technology agency, has introduced Rick Schreuder as the new Executive Vice President, Business Development Leader in the firm’s West region. Rick will work closely with the business development leadership team to help grow MERGE’s health, wealth and happiness offerings, generating new business growth and adding new clients to the agency’s growing roster.

Rick is an executive leader with global client and agency management experience including a strong focus in business development, managing teams and budgets. His 35 years of expertise ranges across a variety of marketing channels, with proven business growth for notable clients such as Bloomin’ Brands, Goodyear, Microsoft, Office Depot, Taco Bell and United Airlines.

“I'm excited and humbled to be joining such an incredibly smart group of people who are genuinely dedicated to the success of their clients,” said Schreuder.

Prior to joining MERGE, Rick was President of the Wunderman Chicago office for 13 years, where he led a successful acquisition of DesignKitchen, a leading digital and interactive agency in the Chicago area. He was also part of several major WPP Network new business wins including Burger King, H&R Block, and the U.S. Navy.

“I’m excited to have Rick join us as the newest member of the MERGE West Leadership team,” said Jean May, President of MERGE West. “Rick brings the energy and experience we need to elevate our presence in the market and achieve our aggressive growth goals for the region and network.”

In his spare time, Rick is an avid skier and runner. He is also a USA Hockey Certified Coach with 13 years of coaching and over 400 games of experience.