Dave McVeigh
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Strategic executive leader with 30 years of experience in organizational development and international team leadership. Proven expertise in marketing and communications strategy for diverse sectors, including Fortune 500 companies and creative industries. Former Vice President of Product Marketing, recognized for building partnerships and enhancing brand narratives. Michigan Notable author committed to the preservation and promotion of Mackinac Island.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Producer
Ranch Productions
Denver, Colorado
01.2025 - Current
- Managed communication between cast, crew, and stakeholders during production.
- Coordinated logistics for filming locations and equipment rentals.
- Collaborated with directors to align vision and execution on set.
- Reviewed scripts and provided feedback to enhance storytelling elements.
Founder & Principal
Direkt Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Developed integrated marketing strategies across digital, video, social, and executive communications to enhance brand visibility.
- Advised executive leadership on branding and communications to support organizational growth.
- Managed client relationships with major brands, including Williams International, Sundance Film Festival, and Netflix, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Executive marketing consultancy providing branding, communications, content strategy, and executive advisory services.
Vice President, Product Marketing
Tivian
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led global product marketing, communications, and creative operations.
- Partnered with executive leadership to shape strategic communications and strengthen organizational positioning.
- Supported enterprise clients including Adobe, Chevron, Ford, Gap, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and Nebraska Health to drive product adoption.
- Directed cross-functional teams across North America, Europe, and Asia to enhance global collaboration.
Founder & Principal
DMC Motion
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Founded and led an international creative and marketing agency, developing strategies that catered to clients across North America and Asia.
- Directed business development and client partnerships while overseeing production, budgeting, and creative operations to ensure project success.
- Built and managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions for global clients.
- Clients included Disney Channel, Nike, PayPal, Paramount, Ford, Lexus, Adobe, and Morgan Stanley.
Executive Creative Director
Tivian
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Built and led global creative organization, enhancing brand presence across markets.
- Established scalable creative systems to streamline delivery for worldwide clients.
- Developed enterprise communications to align messaging with organizational growth objectives.
Executive Creative Director
Mod Op
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led creative strategy development for innovative marketing campaigns.
- Led branding and integrated marketing initiatives for national and international clients, driving agency growth through strategic engagement.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing brand initiatives effectively.
Earlier Career
- Directed award-winning campaigns for Disney, HBO, Warner Bros., Universal, Fox, Sony, EA Games, and Universal Studios Hollywood, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Held creative leadership positions with InCue, Creative Asylum, Bigfoot Entertainment, and MTV Networks, driving innovative content strategies.
- Collaborated with industry leaders including Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Oliver Stone, contributing to projects recognized with Promax, CableACE, and New York Festivals honors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Documentary Film
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1985
Skills
- Integrated marketing
- Marketing strategy
- Brand strategy
- Client partnerships
- Client partnerships
- Client relationship management
- Executive communication
- Creative operations management
Author - Works
Mackinac Island Novels, Co-author of The Dockporter, Somewhere in Crime, and MisGuided. The Dockporter was recognized as a Michigan Notable Book and has helped introduce thousands of readers to Mackinac Island's history and culture.
Selected Leadership Achievements
- Former Vice President leading global marketing and creative teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Founded and built two successful marketing and communications companies serving national and international clients.
- Led branding and communications initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, major entertainment studios, healthcare organizations, and technology leaders.
- Michigan Notable author whose Mackinac Island novels have introduced thousands of readers to the Island's history and traditions.
- Thirty years of executive leadership building organizations, developing people, and strengthening brands.
Accomplishments
- Michigan Notable Author 2022
Timeline
Film Producer
Ranch Productions
01.2025 - Current
Founder & Principal
Direkt Consulting
01.2024 - Current
Vice President, Product Marketing
Tivian
01.2022 - 01.2024
Executive Creative Director
Tivian
01.2018 - 01.2022
Founder & Principal
DMC Motion
01.2015 - 01.2024
Executive Creative Director
Mod Op
01.2014 - 01.2015
Earlier Career
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Documentary Film
University of Michigan