Valya Kruk CoFounder/CSO
Valya Kruk CoFounder/CSO
Valya Kruk CoFounder/CSO
Valya is the growth strategist who brings your big picture ideas to life, helping to transform your vision and shift your thinking.
Passionate about guiding and challenging teams, she excels at building businesses from the ground up. Whether you're a start-up founder or a CEO, Valya is the trusted sounding board who offers insightful advic
Valya is the growth strategist who brings your big picture ideas to life, helping to transform your vision and shift your thinking.
Passionate about guiding and challenging teams, she excels at building businesses from the ground up. Whether you're a start-up founder or a CEO, Valya is the trusted sounding board who offers insightful advice and fresh perspectives.
With a keen ability to decode the complexities of industries, businesses, brands, and teams in transition, Valya quickly uncovers the core issues and creates actionable strategies to drive success.
Her expertise lies at the unique intersection of psychology, communications, and marketing. This blend allows her to address and solve even the most challenging business problems.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience across client, agency, and consulting roles, Valya has successfully led strategic initiatives in diverse sectors including Health, Technology, and Government.
As an entrepreneur, Valya co-owned TANK Worldwide, which was later acquired by WPP/ Grey Group. In her role as Chief Strategy Officer, she designed and refined transformational planning processes that significantly contributed to the agency's success and that of its global clients.
To prepare for this consultancy journey with a newly sharpened perspective, Valya is diving deep into her passions for neuroscience, innovation, and art. She has mastered neuroscience for business at Wharton, leveraged AI for business strategy at MIT/ Sloan and Northwestern/ Kellogg, and even explored fine arts through courses taught by professional artists.
A true bibliophile, Valya curates an extensive collection of books on topics ranging from neuroscience and creativity to design, art, and travel. She is also an interior design enthusiast, always eager to bring her touch to projects.
Curious about what book Valya’s reading next? Just ask.
Thomas Lecordier CoFounder/CCO
Valya Kruk CoFounder/CSO
Valya Kruk CoFounder/CSO
Thomas is your go-to leader for scaling growth with a human touch. He thrives on building brands and teams that stand out and resonate.
With over 30 years of experience as a client partner, Thomas has worked across both Europe and North America at some of the world's leading network advertising agencies, including Publicis, Leo Burnett, an
Thomas is your go-to leader for scaling growth with a human touch. He thrives on building brands and teams that stand out and resonate.
With over 30 years of experience as a client partner, Thomas has worked across both Europe and North America at some of the world's leading network advertising agencies, including Publicis, Leo Burnett, and WPP/Grey.
Thomas is no stranger to navigating complexity. His specialty lies in creating and leading strategies within highly regulated industries, particularly in Health and Government. He also brings deep expertise in Tech and Digital Transformation.
In the past year, Thomas has spearheaded AI initiatives for GSK Global and completed the AI Strategies for Growth program at Northwestern/ Kellogg School of Management.
In his role as Chief Commercial Officer at TANK Worldwide /WPP /Grey Health, Thomas led the company through five consecutive years of high growth, forging strong partnerships with industry giants like Eli Lilly, GSK, and Pfizer.
Beyond his professional achievements, Thomas is an avid architectural photographer whose work has been exhibited in Paris and Montreal. His passion for photography takes him around the world, where he captures and curates visual conversations between modern architectural marvels.
Curious about his next trip? Just ask.