BIGBANG CREATIVE - Key Persons

Maryann Berté

Job Titles:
  • Creative Director
  • Founding Partner
Since founding bigbang, Maryann has directed a wide array of projects for prominent clients such as Disney, Proctor & Gamble, Viacom, Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon to name a few. In addition to her creative expertise, she is known for her capacity to integrate diverse view points to help clients solve business challenges and meet project goals. She is motivated by the joy of creative exploration, the power of good design, and the satisfaction of problem solving.

Wolfgang Schwarz - Chief Strategy Officer

Job Titles:
  • Founding Partner
  • Strategy Director
Wolfgang manages business operations and directs strategy at bigbang. He has helped ensure the success of a wide variety of projects for clients such as Procter & Gamble, DC Comics, Disney, Gillette, General Mills, and others. He also guides the technological aspect of our creative business. In addition to his technical prowess, he is valued for his ability to see the big picture and build consensus toward successful solutions. Wolfgang is a graduated of Columbia University (Ph.D. in Physics, magna cum laude M.Phil. in physics, M.A. in Physics), and the University of Karlsruhe (Diplom Physik, summa cum laude). Born and raised in Germany, Wolfgang first saw the US when he took a year off after high school to travel the country. He made his way through 30 of the 50 states on foot, by bus, motorcycle and car. Eager to experience the country's diverse natural beauty and its people, he chose to stay with families he met along the way. His interest in cultural exchange, and his creative and intellectual curiosity are a valued influence on our work and success at bigbang!