John Surdakowski

Avex E-commerce

Leading eCommerce agency providing creative, development, email marketing & strategy for brands such as: Mondelez, Hugo Boss, KITH, O’Neil, HAUS, Undefeated, Marchesa, Balance Athletica, TomBoyX, Wolf & Shepherd, Badgley Mischka & Iconix Brand Group.

Founder & CEO

Agency-X Podcast

Agency X — Hosted by John Surdakowski, is a Podcast that takes a dive deep into the world of ecommerce, digital strategy, and the evolving landscape of marketing technology. From the challenges of building a brand to mastering the latest tools shaping the future of commerce, Agency X offers insights drawn from real experiences at Avex. Each week, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and the bold moves that drive growth for leading brands.

Host

Shogun

Shogun empowers brands and agencies to create unique ecommerce experiences by making it easy to build and optimize online stores. Shogun is seamlessly integrated with leading ecommerce platforms, and is trusted by over 12,000 eCommerce brands, including Leesa mattresses, MVMT watches, Gaiam yoga apparel, K-Swiss, and Chubbies shorts

Investor

GRIN

Grin is the #1 all-in-one influencer marketing platform designed to help brands own their influencer relationships. With our tools in your corner, you’ll build a pool of credible ambassadors and reap the financial and brand rewards that come with it. GRIN puts every aspect of your influencer marketing program at your fingertips, empowering you to own it every step of the way.

Inveterate, Inc

Govalo

Kinn

Consulting

Freelance creative direction, web design and development for various brands and agencies, including Google, Samsung, Havas, JWT, Campfire, USANetwork, Cinemax and Sony

Creative Contractor

Havas

Designed digital experiences such as: websites, mobile ads, video story boards and rich media campaigns.

Sr. Art Director Consultant

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Designed and developed digital campaigns for Estee Lauder’s online creative department.

Art Director Consultant

Founder & CEO at Avex, a New York City based creative, technology and e-commerce agency for fashion & lifestyle brands. 

With 20 years of experience creating for the web, I’ve seen the digital landscape evolve. From Web 1.0 and Flash animation, to the explosion of mobile and e-commerce. I utilize my vast experience in creative, technology and business to help DTC brands achieve rapid growth. 

Throughout the years I've consulted for JWT, Havas, Estee Lauder, BBDO, NBC, MRM Worldwide, Nickelodeon, MTV Networks and many other New York based companies.

In 2015 I started growing my freelance business into a boutique digital agency, with focus on fashion, lifestyle and premium products. 

Avex has partnered with major brands such as: Hugo Boss, KITH, O’Neill, Undefeated, Simmons Serta Bedding, Marchesa, Eugenia Kim, Badgley Mishka, Ports V, Reem Acra, Iconix Brand Group, Google, PONY, Starter, Rocawear, Shutterstock, 88Rising, USANetwork, HBO, UBISoft, Sony Music and many more. 

Today, I continue to act as CEO and Founder (among other titles) of Avex. I’ve applied my experience and ability to adapt to creating a business that I am immensely passionate about. I love working with other creatives, building my team and taking on new challenges.

In 2019 Avex was invited to become a Shopify Plus Partner. Our agency focuses on helping brands navigate eCommerce.

Zeta Global

Director of Global System Integrators

Simon Data

Simon Data is a customer data platform that helps Growth to Fortune 500 businesses utilize their data to better target and personalize their digital marketing efforts throughout the entire customers lifecycle. I was responsible for creating and scaling the agency partnership program. My focus was to generate new revenue opportunities through a variety of GTM & ABM strategies, co-marketing, and joint product offerings efforts with a variety of agency partners.

Senior Partner Manager

Search Discovery

Search Discovery is a data analytics and digital marketing agency focused on Fortune 500 businesses. I was responsible for generating $2M in new and upsell revenue through GTM and ABM strategies focused on our data science, optimization, and digital marketing practices.

Business Development Manager

Black Bear Design

Black Bear Design a full-service digital marketing agency focused on Mid-Market to Growth businesses. I was responsible for developing and implementing new revenue growth strategies and managing a team of six account executives that generated $4M in new revenue. I also developed, implemented and managed our partnership ecosystem and developed new relationships with key partners to generate joint offerings and new solutions.

Director Of Business Development

Senior Account Executive

Vivial

Vivial Media is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on SMB and Growth businesses. I was responsible for generating new business opportunities that generated over $500k in new revenue by strategically working with businesses to improve their digital marketing programs.

Account Executive

Professional Group Plans

Sales Business Development

Passion for digital marketing and new technologies that help improve the businesses overall data and digital marketing efforts. Experience with creating and scaling demand generation and partnership programs within the digital marketing and technology space. Strong skillset in business development, partnerships, ABM marketing, GTM strategies, account management, sales, and relationship development.

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