Sean Sutherland

Sean Sutherland is a marketing professional based in Baltimore, Maryland. He was previously the Chief Marketing Officer and Partner at Kapowza, a creative agency, from February 2016 to January 2023.12 Currently, he serves as the Director of Marketing at idfive, an integrated marketing agency, a position he has held since January 2023.23

Sutherland has a diverse background in marketing and communications:

• He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a specialization in Public Relations from Michigan State University.2
• Prior to his roles at Kapowza and idfive, he worked at various companies including Renewal by Andersen, Mercenary Marketing, Frank. Strategic Marketing, and Renegade.2
• At Kapowza, he was responsible for business development, setting up meetings, ensuring timely creative work, and looking out for clients' best interests.2

Sutherland is known for his Midwestern sensibility and his belief in connections and cultivating networks.1 He has experience in account management, project management, event staffing, and social media marketing.2

In his current role at idfive, Sutherland is part of the agency's growth strategy, which includes pursuing large-scale government and non-profit engagements.3 His move to idfive was praised by his former colleague at Kapowza, Dan Schepleng, who described Sutherland as having "no bigger fan than me".3