SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Academy of Art University today announced the appointment of notable industry specialists Doug Van Praet and Anna Villano to co-executive director roles for the newly established School of Brand Communication.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming these two highly accomplished experts to our Academy of Art faculty,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, President, Academy of Art University. “Doug and Anna both have achieved extraordinary success in their respective careers and I’m excited that our students will be able to benefit directly from this hard-earned expertise and use that insight as they embark on their own unique careers.”
Doug, a leading brand expert and best-selling author, joins the University after a highly-successful career pioneering the application of behavioral science to creativity and innovation challenges. Having held senior…