Hana Sato Thomas
About Hana Sato Thomas
Hana Sato Thomas serves as the Executive Director of Talent at FIG in New York, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in creative talent management, she has previously worked at notable firms such as Edelman and McCann New York.
Work at Fig
Hana Sato Thomas has served as the Executive Director of Talent at FIG since 2021. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition and management, contributing to the company's growth and development in the competitive landscape of New York. Her tenure at FIG has lasted for three years, during which she has played a key role in shaping the talent strategy of the organization.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Prior to joining FIG, Hana Sato Thomas held the position of Senior Vice President, Creative Talent Director at Edelman from 2019 to 2021. She also worked at McCann New York as Creative Talent Director from 2018 to 2019 and as Associate Director of Creative Services from 2016 to 2018. Her diverse roles in talent management across these organizations have equipped her with extensive experience in the creative industry.
Education and Expertise
Hana Sato Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Skidmore College, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. In addition to her undergraduate education, she has been studying at Kanda University of International Studies since 2004, further enhancing her expertise in communication and cultural understanding, which are essential in her talent management roles.
Career History in Creative Industries
Hana Sato Thomas has a diverse career history in the creative industries, having worked in various roles that include Project Manager at Deutsch and Creative Manager at Barton F. Graf 9000, LLC. She also operated as a Small Business Owner at Surface Gild Studio from 2019 to 2020. Her experience spans multiple facets of creative talent management, project management, and recruitment.
Freelance and Early Career Roles
Before her leadership roles in talent management, Hana Sato Thomas gained experience as a Freelance Project Manager from 2012 to 2013. She also worked as an Administrative Assistant at DiNoto Advertising from 2006 to 2009. These early career roles provided her with foundational skills in project coordination and administrative support.