Seurat Group Team
Seurat Group Team
Adam Gold
Principal
Adam Gold
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Principal
Adam is a Principal at the Seurat Group. With more than 7 years of experience in brand management – in consumer goods at Pernod Ricard USA and in hospitality at Starwood Hotels – he brings a seasoned perspective on how successful brands connect with consumers.
Adam’s experience includes leading new product launches from insights through commercialization, designing and deploying sales training programs and directing global advertising campaigns.
He received his MBA from New York University and graduated with a MA and BA in English from Boston University.
When he isn’t exploring Connecticut with his wife and twin boys, you can find him on the tennis court or, on the rarest of occasions, the golf course.
Dan Johnson
Senior Director of Insights & Analytics
Dan Johnson
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Senior Director of Insights & Analytics
Dan is the Senior Director of Insights and Analytics at the Seurat Group, responsible for the company’s Research and Analytics capability. He has extensive experience in segmentation, brand health, and other types of market research and is constantly seeking to transform consumer data into actionable insights to drive growth for his clients.
Dan received his BA from Case Western Reserve University with a concentration in Economics.
Toby Heavenrich
Engagement Manager
Toby Heavenrich
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Engagement Manager
Toby is an Engagement Manager at the Seurat Group. He is a passionate and analytical problem solver with 7 years of experience leading project engagements with consumer goods manufacturers. Toby brings a breadth of experience and industry knowledge, having worked across multiple categories, channels and markets to drive brand and category growth, develop go-to-market strategies and optimize commercial execution. He received his BA in Economics and BS in Engineering from Swarthmore College.
Outside of the office, Toby is an avid volleyball player, reader and cryptic crossword puzzle solver. You may often find him on the beach near his hometown of Norwalk, CT, peppering a volleyball or deciphering a clue between games.
Marc Walkin
Engagement Manager
Marc Walkin
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Engagement Manager
Marc is an Engagement Manager at the Seurat Group. He brings a blend of strategic and entrepreneurial experience which results in a thoughtful yet agile approach to solving business challenges. Marc has more than 10 years of experience building and scaling brands of all sizes, from challenger CPG brands to leading retailers. Marc has a strong background in brand strategy, activation and commercialization through his work in key categories such as better-for-you snacks, baby and grocery.
He received his MBA from Babson College with a focus on Marketing and Entrepreneurship in addition to his BS from Ithaca College.
He received his MBA from Babson College with a focus on Marketing and Entrepreneurship in addition to his BS from Ithaca College.
Marc is based just west of Boston with his wife and two young boys. When he is not working, he spends his time as a novice Peloton user and getting into (mild) mischief with his kids.
James Hamilton
Senior Associate
James Hamilton
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Senior Associate
James is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. Areas of expertise include developing research tools and leveraging new analytics capabilities to expand the firm’s insights.
James graduated from Wesleyan University in 2016 and majored in Government with an American Politics concentration.
Outside of work, James enjoys barbequing and listening to music with friends.
Emily Davidshofer
Senior Associate
Emily Davidshofer
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Senior Associate
Emily is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. With a BA in Mathematics from Hamilton College, Emily brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to amorphous problems and has a passion for innovation and forward-looking consumer insights.
She enjoys exploring local running trails, trying new restaurants in Boston and traveling.
Madeline Abrahams
Senior Associate
Madeline Abrahams
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Senior Associate
Maddy is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. She has particular interest in working with portfolio companies and disruptive challenger brands to help achieve their strategic goals.
Maddy graduated cum laude from Williams College with a BA in English. In her spare time she enjoys seeking out new restaurants across New York City and playing the occasional round of golf.
Kevin Carpenter
Senior Associate
Kevin Carpenter
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Senior Associate
Kevin is a Senior Associate at the Seurat Group. His areas of focus are growth strategy work for challenger brands, category management and omnichannel & Ecommerce optimization.
He graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in History. Before working at Seurat, Kevin was a history teacher at a private school in Manhattan. He currently lives in Brooklyn and loves running, reading and supporting Liverpool Football Club.
Alexander Flores
Associate
Alexander Flores
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Associate
Alex is an Associate at the Seurat Group. He enjoys turning theoretical ideas into practical solutions by combining quantitative and qualitative analysis. He is also an avid sports fan who loves to watch, play, and analyze baseball, basketball, and football.
Alex graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations and minors in Mathematics and Economics.
Owen Powers
Associate
Owen Powers
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Associate
Owen is an Associate at the Seurat Group. He loves asking the right questions to brands and consumers alike to unlock data driven action that clients can leverage to achieve their strategic goals.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Middlebury College with a BA in Political Science, where he was Captain of the Men’s Ice Hockey team his junior and senior years.
Catherine Walker
Business Analyst
Catherine Walker
Catherine Walker
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Business Analyst
Catherine is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She enjoys synthesizing data and drawing consumer-based insights to inform strategic, actionable brand planning.
Catherine graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a BA in International Politics and Economics, where she ran hurdles for the varsity track and field team. In her spare time, Catherine loves running, baking gluten-free desserts and traveling.
Devin Vaillant
Business Analyst
Devin Vaillant
Devin Vaillant
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Business Analyst
Devin is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys helping brands tell stories and analyzing consumer beliefs and behaviors to uncover new insights.
Devin graduated from Williams College with a BA in Economics. He is an avid Yankees fan and enjoys reading, travelling, and discovering new music in his spare time.
Patrick Champagne
Business Analyst
Patrick Champagne
Patrick Champagne
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Business Analyst
Patrick is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He is interested in helping brands develop and refine strategies to unlock new consumer insights.
Patrick graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Environmental Engineering and M.Eng. in Management Science and Engineering, while serving as Captain of the men’s swimming and diving team. When not searching for the perfect cup of coffee, he enjoys traveling, reading, and supporting the Green Bay Packers.
Stephen Green
Business Analyst
Stephen Green
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Business Analyst
Stephen is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys drawing insights from various data points to build recommendations that help brands develop forward-looking growth strategies.
Stephen graduated magna cum laude from Bowdoin College with a BA in Economics. Before working at Seurat, Stephen led an outdoor yoga studio and enjoys teaching his Yoga practice to fellow Seuratters. Outside of work, he loves to sing karaoke and support New York sports teams.
Pierce Gidez
Business Analyst
Pierce Gidez
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Business Analyst
Pierce is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He is interested in making connections between legacy and challenger brands to unlock growth and spark creativity for companies – all while delighting consumers along the way.
Pierce graduated summa cum laude / Phi Beta Kappa from Middlebury College with a double BA in Economics and History. In his spare time, Pierce enjoys teaching yoga, testing out new recipes (gluten free), and listening to jazz.
Katie Gagnon
Business Analyst
Katie Gagnon
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Business Analyst
Katie is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She enjoys combining analytic results with consumer insights to help brands create strong identities across platforms.
Katie graduated cum laude from Hamilton College with a BA in Economics and Government where she was a captain of the dance team. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting with new vegetarian recipes, working out, and perusing thrift stores for hidden gems.
Tys Sweeney
Business Analyst
Tys Sweeney
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Business Analyst
Tys is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. He enjoys refining brand strategies by unlocking opportunities through data and developing compelling consumer-driven insights.
Tys graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in Political Science and Economics, where he conducted research in political theory and served as an editor for The Tufts Daily. In his spare time, he enjoys running, cooking, and exploring all New York City has to offer.
Amanda Shapiro
Business Analyst
Amanda Shapiro
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Business Analyst
Amanda is a Business Analyst at the Seurat Group. She enjoys engaging with consumers to unlock creative brand strategies and solutions.
Amanda graduated from Williams College with a BA in Psychology and Science & Technology Studies. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams.
Maureen Sawyer
Controller
Maureen Sawyer
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Financial Controller
Maureen is Seurat Group’s Controller. A CPA, Maureen received her BS in Accounting from Fairfield University and spent 10 years as an auditor in the financial services assurance practice of PwC before joining Seurat Group.
Maureen has worked as an accountant for the Aspetuck Land Trust and served as Treasurer of many volunteer organizations, including the
Bellarmine Guild of Fairfield College Preparatory School and PTA President of Riverfield School.
She lives in Fairfield, CT with her husband Scott and their three teenagers.
Leo
Office Mascot
Leo
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Office Mascot
Leo is a bichon-frise and is the younger brother to his sister Bailey. Although petite in size with a permanent smile on his face, his large ambitious and curious playful nature shines through to help aid in Seurat’s pet care capability.
He enjoys running in circles for treats, lounging at the beach and mega bunches of cuddles.
Bailey
Office Mascot
Bailey
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Office Mascot
Bailey is a Labrador Retriever who brings a seasoned, authentic perspective to Seurat’s pet care capability.
She enjoys long walks, catching frisbees, swimming in lakes and cozying up to anyone in possession of treats.
Fay
Office Mascot
Fay
Fay
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Office Mascot
Fay is a toy poodle by breed but a giant poodle by personality. She is a playful and adventurous member of the Seurat team, always bringing an upbeat and sunny personality to the office.
She enjoys learning new tricks, playing with all animals, and discovering and hoarding socks.
Sophie
Office Mascot
Fay
Sophie
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Office Mascot
Sophie is a French Spaniel and regular visitor to the office. Although very well behaved, she has been known on occasion to use her paws to hit send on her co-workers unfished emails while surprising them with an unexpected kiss. As a trained field spaniel, Sophie brings a hunter’s perspective to Seurat’s pet care capability.
Sophie enjoys pointing and retrieving upland birds, riding in cars, and doling out affection to humans and dogs alike.