Patrick Hounsell

Patrick brings more than 14 years of digital media and marketing experience. Prior to Merkle, Patrick spent 12 years at Razorfish, one of the largest interactive marketing and technology companies in the world. As SVP and GM Media, Patrick was responsible for leading Razorfish’s Media practice -- including paid media, search, social media, emerging media and ad operations. Patrick joined Razorfish in 2000 as an Account Director and held a variety of different roles as the agency grew from an internet start-up into one of the most dominant digital agencies. In 2007, after serving on the management team of the New York office, Patrick moved to Chicago to become General Manager of the Digital Marketing and Media Group. On top of overseeing both the media and creative capabilities, Patrick was responsible for launching the agency’s Social Media practice.

Prior to Razorfish, Hounsell worked at Prism Consulting International in Washington DC. He holds an M.B.A. from the Darden School at the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University. Patrick currently serves on the board of directors for AIESEC Canada.