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Emily Hickey Co-Founder

Emily is a veteran marketer who has helped drive dramatic growth for some of the fastest-growing apparel and beauty brands. As Chief Detective’s CEO, she has developed the agency into one of the top performing agencies worldwide on Meta. She manages the strategic focus of the agency as well as the ad creative playbook and frameworks. Emily also occasionally serves as a CEO Coach, Fractional CMO, and/or Board Member, including for Jenni Kayne, Frank & Eileen, and Ursa Major. She is an Operating Advisor at Greycroft, supporting the firm’s Consumer Products investments. Previously she spent many years building startups in various leadership roles, including HotJobs.com, which went public and sold to Yahoo! For $430mm. Emily is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her family.

Emily Hickey Co-Founder

Emily is a veteran marketer who has helped drive dramatic growth for some of the fastest-growing apparel and beauty brands. As Chief Detective’s CEO, she has developed the agency into one of the top performing agencies worldwide on Meta. She manages the strategic focus of the agency as well as the ad creative playbook and frameworks. Emily also occasionally serves as a CEO Coach, Fractional CMO, and/or Board Member, including for Jenni Kayne, Frank & Eileen, and Ursa Major. She is an Operating Advisor at Greycroft, supporting the firm’s Consumer Products investments. Previously she spent many years building startups in various leadership roles, including HotJobs.com, which went public and sold to Yahoo! For $430mm. Emily is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her family.

Zack Peacock Co-Founder

Zack co-founded Chief Detective out of a passionate desire to empower others through aggressive direct-response digital marketing. Inspired by his own unexpected achievements, Zack recognized the life-changing potential for those with the right affinity and passion. He envisioned Chief Detective as a platform that both talented individuals and ambitious companies alike could leverage to shatter even the wildest of aspirations. For Zack, building meaningful relationships is as crucial as advancing technology, actionable data analytics, and strategic vision.

As a digital marketing visionary with an engineer’s mindset, Zack anticipates and embraces the seismic shifts in e-commerce, digital, virtual, and AI landscapes. His forward-thinking approach and deep industry insights drive innovative strategies, keeping clients ahead of the curve. Zack’s unique blend of technical acumen and marketing expertise positions him at the forefront of digital transformation, ready to guide businesses through the exciting changes redefining our digital world. From the outset, Zack has led Chief Detective in crafting strategies that break through perceived ceilings, delivering unforeseen, sustainable, and predictable results.

He is known for his honest approach, cultivating a culture that rewards bravery, openness, and collaboration. He believes these values not only enhance business outcomes for Chief Detective and its partners but also benefit society as a whole.

Zack graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. At home, his wife, toddler and two zany dogs spark his imagination and reinforce his ideals on a daily basis.

Zack Peacock Co-Founder

Zack co-founded Chief Detective out of a passionate desire to empower others through aggressive direct-response digital marketing. Inspired by his own unexpected achievements, Zack recognized the life-changing potential for those with the right affinity and passion. He envisioned Chief Detective as a platform that both talented individuals and ambitious companies alike could leverage to shatter even the wildest of aspirations. For Zack, building meaningful relationships is as crucial as advancing technology, actionable data analytics, and strategic vision.

As a digital marketing visionary with an engineer’s mindset, Zack anticipates and embraces the seismic shifts in e-commerce, digital, virtual, and AI landscapes. His forward-thinking approach and deep industry insights drive innovative strategies, keeping clients ahead of the curve. Zack’s unique blend of technical acumen and marketing expertise positions him at the forefront of digital transformation, ready to guide businesses through the exciting changes redefining our digital world. From the outset, Zack has led Chief Detective in crafting strategies that break through perceived ceilings, delivering unforeseen, sustainable, and predictable results.

He is known for his honest approach, cultivating a culture that rewards bravery, openness, and collaboration. He believes these values not only enhance business outcomes for Chief Detective and its partners but also benefit society as a whole.
 
Zack graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. At home, his wife, toddler and two zany dogs spark his imagination and reinforce his ideals on a daily basis.

Leadership Team

Creative Director
Senior Lead Video Editor
Associate Creative Director
Creative Director
Director of Production
Post Production Coordinator
Senior Growth Manager
Director of Growth Management
Practice Lead – Google
Brand Director
Senior Growth Manager

Nate
Lee

Director of Growth Management

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Connor
Simon

Director of Production

A true entrepreneur at heart, Connor is an apparel expert, with his work on Jenni Kayne standing out as a notable achievement. He harbors a deep passion for the apparel industry, balancing his professional drive with personal joys like skiing, golfing in Colorado, and spending time with his golden doodle, Pixel.

Andreas
Ranasen

Brand Director

Andreas is a seasoned Swedish senior creative leader, boasting over 13+ years of expertise specializing in brand marketing and strategic design to propel brand growth. His illustrious career includes collaborations with top-tier entertainment, fashion, and beauty clients. Currently residing in Houston, TX, Andreas shares his home with his furry companion, King Pablo.

Jeff Lincoln

Practice Lead - Google

Jeff is a growth marketer with a diverse background. He sharpened his teeth at Google, mastering the art of user acquisition and engagement for global brands. Jeff then took his talents in-house, tackling the unique challenges of growing a brand from within. Now, he joins the team at Chief Detective, bringing his experience from both sides of the table to help clients achieve exponential growth.

Silvana Di
Ravenna

Creative Director

Silvana is an accomplished Creative Director and Strategist with over 10+ years of experience specializing in performance marketing. As a Beauty Pod Lead, she oversees a team of creative strategists, bringing expertise in the beauty and lifestyle vertical, and driving impactful campaigns. She lives in Austin, with her fiancé, daughter, and French Bulldog.

Desmond
Dolly

Director of Production

Desmond is a veteran creative producer, post production executive and entrepreneur who has lended his talents in both Hollywood and Madison Avenue. Since 2010, Desmond has written, produced, directed and edited hundreds of campaigns for AAA clients and a host of direct to consumer brands. Desmond lives outside of Chicago with his high school sweetheart Stephanie, and their two pets.

Aaron
Fronk

Post Production Coordinator

Aaron Fronk has 15 years of commercial experience as a producer / director. His online work has amassed 100+ million views worldwide and he has directed ads for Taco Bell, KFC, Duluth, and more. He currently oversees an incredible post production team responsible for hundreds of top performing direct response ads.

Hanah

Senior Lead Video Editor

Hanah Cho is a skilled video editor and motion graphic designer with over a decade of experience in performance marketing and visual arts. With a keen eye for detail and a penchant for creativity, Hanah leads an exceptional post-production team, ensuring that every piece aligns with the brand’s vision while maximizing its performance in paid campaigns.

Eddie Bozesky

Creative Director

Eddie is a creative-first growth marketer and leader. He has helped top ecommerce brands and a variety of startups unlock significant scale and online revenue growth. Eddie lives in Colorado where he takes full advantage of the Rockies.

Federica

Associate Creative Director

Federica is an experienced creative director and marketer, specializing in women’s apparel. With a proven track record in strategic brand growth, she brings innovative creative solutions to drive significant scale on Meta and grow revenue. Federica lives in Colorado, with her husband Dan and their two cats.

Caroline Kehoe

Senior Growth Manager

Caroline is a Senior Growth Manager and heads up the Beauty & Lifestyle Vertical for the Growth Team. Based in Denver, she balances her her love for marketing with outdoor life, enjoying Skiing and all there is to do in Colorado.

Creative Director
Senior Lead Video Editor
Associate Creative Director
Creative Director
Director of Production
Post Production Coordinator
Senior Growth Manager
Director of Growth Management
Practice Lead – Google
Brand Director
Senior Growth Manager

Joining Chief Detective

We hire a select few smart, driven, creative, socially-native, entrepreneurial team members every year across our 3 teams: Media Buying, Creative Strategy, and Production.

Where We Work:

There is not a better seat to come sit in if you want to learn how to market and grow a brand.