leadership

Rimjhim Dey has cultivated a reputation among the world’s most influential organizations, authors, and thinkers as a “hyper curator” and powerhouse connector of elite influencers: those individuals and institutions well-regarded for their ability to shape global economic policy, drive political and cultural thought, and advance technological and financial solutions to address humanity’s greatest challenges. Clients regularly seek Rimjhim’s counsel to penetrate this sphere, build and enhance their reputations, and help strategize upon and hone their narratives to effectively influence intended audiences, often in ways that are beyond the scope of their imaginations. It is this unique skill that has earned Rimjhim the trust of top journalists around the world who often seek her advice – not only for their stories or to promote their own work.

Her diverse and carefully curated client list comprises some of the most interesting thinkers of our time including Nobel Prize winners Esther Duflo, Abhijit Banerjee, and Michael Spence; Israeli historian and author of the mega best-sellers, Sapiens and Homo Deus, Yuval Harari; former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Dr. Eric Topol, physician, scientist and author; and Dr. Fei Fei Li  the “godmother of AI.” Additionally, Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation; Sir Jeremy Farrar, chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) and former director of the Wellcome Trust; Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation; Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University; Peter Sands, executive director of The Global Fund;  Lloyd B. Minor, dean of Stanford Medicine, have all relied on Rimjhim,  to cultivate fertile conditions for the dissemination of transformative ideas shaping humanity's future.

Organizations including the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Stanford Medicine, The Atlantic Council, the World Bank, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Environmental Defense Fund have benefited from Rimjhim’s guidance.

Known as the “thinking person’s publicist,” Rimjhim has publicized bestselling books like Super Agers and Deep Medicine by renowned physician Dr. Eric Topol; A Day in the Life of Abed Salama by Pulitzer Prize-winning Nathan Thrall; The Battle for your Brain by Nita Farahany; Black Edge by the New Yorker’s Sheelah Kolhatkar; The Economists’ Hour by the New York Times’ Binyamin Appelbaum; and  Stuck, by the Atlantic’s Yoni Applebaum.

Rimjhim has been recognized with honors such as PR News' Top Women in Business Entrepreneurs, a PR News Platinum Award for Best Agencies, a Gold Stevie Award for PR Campaign of the Year, PR Daily's Top Agency Awards, and Ragan's Top Women in Communications Award.

Rimjhim serves on the boards of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project as well as the literary and publishing platform, A Public Space. Previously, she served as co-chair of BamFans, the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s young patron’s committee; was a consultant to Creative Time, New York City’s leading public arts presenter, and served on the organization’s Creative Council.

Rimjhim is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Before launching DEY., Rimjhim held positions at Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Edelman.

Andrew DeSio, Director, Books

Andrew leads the books portfolio at DEY. A seasoned book publishing professional with over 20 years of experience, he works closely with DEY. authors, publishers, agents, and other stakeholders to generate media coverage and influencer connections that drive both sales and message awareness.

Prior to DEY., Andrew was Director of Publicity at Princeton University Press, where for seventeen years he managed campaigns for the economics and science lists, as well as an international staff.

He has led media and influence campaigns for field-defining books including Shoshana Zuboff’s The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, Rebecca Henderson’s Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, multiple works by Nobel economists Robert Shiller and George Akerlof, Raghuram Rajan’s Fault Lines, Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Welcome to the Universe, and Roger Penrose’s Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe.

Andrew’s books and authors have appeared on bestseller lists and in top-tier outlets including CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Financial Times, the a16z podcast, Tea with GaryVee, and Make Me Smart on Marketplace.

Kavita Tomlinson, Head of Strategy + Media Relations

An exacting communications strategist, Kavita is a trusted source for DEY. clients, media, and influence partners alike—driving our thought leadership promotion, op-ed development and placement, and premium speaking opportunities.

Advising clients across all areas of influence-building, Kavita regularly works with some of the most respected podcasts and media outlets. Her strong relationships with journalists consistently yield coverage for DEY. clients in top-tier platforms such as The New York Times, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Armchair Expert, and many others. Her credibility and connections also frequently lead to coveted speaking opportunities with The Milken Institute, The Aspen Institute, FT Live, The Economist, and other prestigious venues where thought leaders reach key influencers.

Prior to DEY., Kavita held senior roles managing Fortune 500 accounts at the global PR agency Edelman.

Taylor Scott, Director, Client Services

Taylor spearheads client services at DEY., playing a pivotal role in forging and nurturing long-term relationships with DEY.'s diverse clientele.

A master of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, she possesses an intuitive ability to anticipate client needs, foster effective communication, and build trust.

Taylor integrates her prior experience as an independent consultant for clients in the arts, culture, global nonprofits, science, healthcare, and venture capital sectors with leadership roles in book publishing and higher education—ensuring that DEY.’s collaborations are both innovative and impactful.

Before joining DEY., Taylor served as Chief of Staff and Communications at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and as a strategic advisor at Qatar Museums.

Gary Krivin, Chief Operating Officer

Gary oversees all operational aspects of DEY. and plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategy and long-term planning, enabling its continued growth and leadership in the industry.

An extensively experienced senior business executive, Gary has a strong track record of success leading strategy and brand-building for high-profile organizations with global reach.

He has held senior management roles at top-tier agencies, including Managing Director of AKQA’s New York office, leader of Interpublic’s largest client relationship at R/GA, Co-Founder and General Manager of Dotglu at Kirshenbaum Bond, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Crayon, and COO of Matter Unlimited. Over the course of his career, Gary has managed agencies and regional offices and led strategic, creative, production, and technology initiatives.