Former Digitas Exec is Kelton's New NY MD

US-based research, strategy and design consultancy Kelton has appointed Ashish Verma as Managing Director in New York, leading the consulting offer for the firm's East Coast clients.

Verma has fifteen years' experience of integrated strategic and creative work for global brands. Most recently, he was SVP, Creative Director at Digitas Health, helping to grow the New York office, and previously he was Experience Director at branded entertainment company Yaya. He is also a frequent speaker at creative and technology conferences and has been a juror for film and interactive festivals.

Kelton CEO Tom Bernthal says Ashish has 'that rare mix of creativity, marketing savvy, and leadership that makes this a perfect match.'

The firm is online at www.keltonglobal.com .