The Right Time to Take Flight: Welcoming Desmond “Dez” Marzette

Some partnerships take years to find their moment.

For more than a decade, we’ve known Desmond “Dez” Marzette as a friend, collaborator and one of the most thoughtful minds in sports and entertainment marketing. Time and again, we found ourselves saying, “One day we’ll build something together.” 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dez has built an extraordinary career shaping culture through brands like Levi’s, Jordan, Nike, Beats, 2K Sports, Old Spice, Target and Coca-Cola. From teaching UC Berkeley’s first accredited course on hip hop and American culture to leading award-winning work recognized by the Emmys, Cannes and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers , his career has always been guided by curiosity, creativity and a sharp instinct for what’s next.

Dez shares our belief that the best creative work is built through care, collaboration and a deep respect for culture. As PASSERINE enters its next chapter, we couldn’t imagine a better partner to help shape where we’re headed.

The flock just got stronger. Welcome home, Dez!

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