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Rene Thomas

Partner + Chief Creative Officer

Urgency of Purpose

René Thomas doesn’t do idle. Never has. The Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Takt is wired for momentum—an alchemy of creative instinct, strategic foresight, and a relentless curiosity that makes stagnation feel like suffocation. For René, the work isn’t just about moving forward; it’s about making it count. Every project, every challenge, every fleeting moment on this spinning rock is fuel for something bigger.

Get To Know René

Partner + Chief Creative Officer

René’s diverse career has shaped his unique problem-solving approach. During his 16+ years of working in the agency and creative services space, René has collaborated with brands like the NBA, Alphabet, and Amazon on new products, brands, and digital experiences that capture new opportunity and beat out the competition. As Takt’s Chief Creative Officer, he partners with clients to tackle challenges and guide creative teams.

Outside the office, René lends his talents and expertise to global non-profits advocating for and solving complex social and humanitarian issues.

Book cover of Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene. Features three horizontal images: people lying on grass, people walking with linked arms, and people with umbrellas. Includes a review by Daniel Gilbert at the top.

Moral Tribes, Joshua Greene

Cover of The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. The title is in large white text on a black background. A circular dotted design surrounds the subtitle, The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, in the center. Authors name is at the bottom.

The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle

Book cover for Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. The background is orange with gray duct tape across the center. The text reads Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die and notes it as a New York Times bestseller.

Made to Stick, Chip Heath + Dan Heath

The cover of the book "Don't Make Me Think"

Don’t Make Me Think, Steve Krug

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