Brett Banker & Eric Segal - Co Founders - X&O

Brett Banker is co-founder of X&O and former Managing Partner & Head of Account Management at a two-time “Agency of the Year.” He’s led brand and business strategy for major clients including consumer-packaged goods, media, food, and sports brands such as Procter & Gamble, NBCUniversal, Panera Bread & National Football League (NFL). Brett also pursues entrepreneurial passions outside agency life — from DTC ventures to cooking and golf — bringing a grounded, multi-faceted perspective to brand building. Eric Segal is co-founder of X&O. and a veteran creative leader: former Chief Creative Officer at an award-winning agency, with a track record that includes working on several Top-10 Super Bowl commercials. He’s earned awards and recognition at major creative competitions — including Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, D&AD, The One Show, Effies, and Emmys — and his work has ranged from brand campaigns to large-scale advertising for clients across industries.