Garrett Lyon.

strategy | Founder.

Garrett is a seasoned brand and marketing leader. recognized for his mentorship, business impact, and innovative "side-hatch" thinking. He has successfully led cross-functional teams, in developing and executing impactful strategies that prioritize the needs of audiences. 

Throughout his career, his infectious enthusiasm, leadership style, and eclectic background have consistently fueled exceptional team performance, professional growth, and fostered a positive work culture. 

His expertise spans various industries, collaborating with Fortune 500 technology companies, major airlines, fast-growing startups, and more. Notable achievements include driving the UI strategy for Starbucks' Mastrena II, delivering nearly a 20% increase in sales for a $2 billion building materials company, and repositioning brands as thought and market leaders. 

His ability to blend creative marketing solutions with strategic insights has consistently generated impactful outcomes for brands of all sizes.

Garrett@intelligentanimals.co

Troy LeYenaar.

Creative | Founder.

With over 18-years of experience in advertising & branding, Troy has created famous, award -winning work for great brands across three continents.

He himself is not famous though.

He began advertising in Cape Town, South Africa before heading to London where he won TBWA\London Group’s first Cannes Lion in 8-years. He played a pivotal role in transforming JWT Atlanta into the most awarded network office in North America for two years in a row, and securing its first ever Cannes recognition. This led him to the heart of social at R/GA New York (Cannes Agency of the Year that year) & after, VML Atlanta - winning three accounts on the bounce, plus Cannes Lions & D&AD.

He then took his creative prowess to Las Vegas as Creative Director, rebranding the destination, and pulling Sin City through Covid-19.

Among many things he helped launch Skittles on social in the UK with ‘Like the Rainbow’; the U.S Marines on Instagram; Oversaw all social for Las Vegas; and has over 300M YouTube Views across all his work.

troy@intelligentanimals.co

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