Neal Foard

Neal Foard is an experienced marketing and advertising professional who is currently the Principal at Storyfire, a position he has held since August 2022.1 With over 30 years of experience in crafting motivating messages, Foard now focuses on helping leaders and teams communicate more effectively through storytelling.1

Career Highlights

• Chief Marketing Officer at Within Inc. from July 2020 to July 20231
• Executive Experiential Design Director at Czarnowski from July 2017 to May 20201
• SVP - Experience Design Director at MC2 Events Exhibits Environments from February 2014 to July 20171
• Senior Director - Director of Creative Marketing at TiVo from July 2012 to January 20141
• Executive Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi from 2007 to 20121

Expertise and Skills

Neal Foard is known for his expertise in:

• Storytelling: He is a popular storyteller on YouTube and Instagram, known for his expert delivery and encouraging messages2
• Creative Strategy: Foard has extensive experience in creative direction and strategy, having worked with global brands like Anheuser-Busch, Lexus, and Sony2
• Leadership Development: Through his Storyfire project, he helps leaders communicate their agendas more effectively and achieve buy-in1
• Brand Experience Design: He has a background in creating immersive consumer experiences that help people bond with brands1

Education and Achievements

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Menlo College (1979-1982)1
• Ranked among the top ten most awarded creative directors in the world in 2002 for his work on Toyota2
• Named Worldwide Director of Creative Learning for Saatchi & Saatchi2

Neal Foard's approach to marketing emphasizes the human aspect, viewing it as relationship building and conversation rather than just storytelling.1 His current work through Storyfire focuses on using storytelling techniques to enhance leadership communication and team motivation.13