Colin James Nagy

• integrator. thrives at the confluence of narrative journalism and strategy to drive business results
• leader. builds and mobilizes high-caliber teams from the ground up
• creator. leads the development of precedent-setting and innovative creative work
• achiever. wins awards. Cannes, Clio, Webby’s, D&AD, and others
• traveler. international business experience and thought leadership. 3,500,000 miles traveled and counting
• advocate. passionate about press freedom, displaced persons, and conservation
  

Currently: Global Brand Strategist at Instagram.

Previously: Partner at Fred & Farid, a multi-awarded independent creative agency based in NY, LA, Paris, and Shanghai. Barbarian Group alum.

Companies

• Global Brand Strategy Instagram (2021)
• Columnist Courier Media (2018)
• Columnist Skift (2015)
• Strategic Advisor Olo (2007)
• Partner FRED & FARID (2016 — 2020)
• Adjunct Professor Singapore Management University (2019 — 2020)
• Chief Media and Strategy Officer (& Exec Director) The Barbarian Group (2010 — 2016)
• Managing Director Attention Global (2008 — 2010)
• Director Source Communications (2006 — 2008)

Education

• Politics New York University