Lynne Lainez Joins Hypothesis as Head of Talent to Support Agency Through Next Phase of Growth

March 22, 2022

Los Angeles, CA — Hypothesis, a premium insights, design, and strategy agency, welcomes Lynne Lainez as Head of Talent as the agency continues to grow and distinguish itself by focusing on service, customization, creativity, and critical thinking. Previously Talent Director at Publicis Groupe’s Team One USA, Lynne will champion and advance Hypothesis’ vibrant people-centric culture and core values as the award-winning agency works to help the world’s most important brands to amazing things.

Lynne brings valuable experience working with diverse, creative teams and developing high performance talent. At Hypothesis, she’ll focus on employee experience, learning & development, DEI, attracting new talent, and organizational design. Leading a seasoned team at Hypothesis, Lynne will also focus on helping the agency continue its transition to an “office-optional” environment with a strong emphasis on company culture.  

“It’s exciting to join a company with such a clear, values-driven mission and strong reputation for quality work,” said Lynne. “I see so many possibilities for bringing those values to life to help people learn, grow, and thrive. I look forward to creating my own story here at Hypothesis.”

Jeff Seltzer, CEO at Hypothesis said, “I’m pleased that we continue to attract the best-of-the-best. Hypothesis succeeds by empowering amazing people to do their best work. Lynne brings the experience and vision to support, attract, and retain the absolute best talent.”

Added Maria Vallis, Managing Partner, “Over the last two years, we’ve grown quickly while the workplace has changed dramatically. We are thrilled to have someone of Lynne’s caliber on our team as we become an even more amazing place to work in the future.”

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Hypothesis is an Insights Association Top 50 Company that fuses insights, strategy, and design to help important brands do amazing things. We specialize in high-stakes questions that require creative, multi-dimensional approaches, thoughtful strategy, and a broad business perspective. Our client partners include many of the Fortune 500’s most innovative and admired brands. Founded in 2000, Hypothesis remains fiercely independent, with offices in LA and Seattle and talented employees across the United States. Learn more at www.hypothesisgroup.com.

For more information, contact Maria Vallis at mvallis@hypothesisgroup.com