meet the team
meet the team
We’re a diverse group of global thinkers helping brands and organizations turn insight into intelligent action.
In simple terms, we help organizations grow, compete and lead in a world that’s going digital.
Horn and Mane’s founding partners bring decades of experience in business strategy, go-to-market planning and market activation — spanning industries that include retail, consumer products, food and beverage, technology, finance, engineering, design, real estate, fashion and media. This cross-sector of expertise allows us to see patterns, anticipate shifts and design strategies that keep up with constant change and disruption.
Our team draws on insights and best practices from around the world, helping clients benefit from the global perspective and agility required to meet constantly evolving customer expectations. We believe every program, process and initiative should generate measurable impact. That principle drives the way we work and the strategies we design.
Set up a virtual or in-person consultation to explore how Horn and Mane can help your business scale and lead with clarity.
HORN AND MANE’S LEADERSHIP TEAM
Nancy Modrcin
Partner & CEO Nancy is a commercially driven business strategist with a reputation for creating customer focused business plans that reverse decline trends, drive growth and improve profitability. She has 20 years of experience built across multiple industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, entertainment and publishing – and brand building expertise fine-tuned on some of the world’s most notable brands, including Disney, Harlequin, NBC Universal and Mattel. She is passionate about helping new and evolving companies navigate the complexity of a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Andrew Rutherford
Partner & COO Andrew is a seasoned creative services and technology entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience creating integrated design solutions for some of the world’s most recognized companies and brands. He has spearheaded brand development initiatives for both corporate and product focused projects and has delivered design-based solutions for a variety of industries, including film, publishing, consumer packaged goods and health & wellness. He is passionate about the integration of design, technology and media and has formal training in Industrial Design, Computer Programming, Design Management and Digital Marketing.
John Pagliaro
Senior Consultant
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John is a growth-focused business leader with a proven track record of leading teams through innovation and expansion. He has built customized growth solutions for North American clients that have included Moneris, American Express, RBC, and New York-based Bytemark. With deep expertise in payment solutions and fintech, John has driven results across large enterprises, SMEs, and scaling startups.Known for exceptional customer relationship management, John has built long-term partnerships across retail, hospitality, transportation, and government sectors.
His ability to foster trust, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored solutions has strengthened business relationships and delivered measurable results throughout his career.
Rose Ferrante
Senior Consultant
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John is a growth-focused business leader with a proven track record of leading teams through innovation and expansion. He has built customized growth solutions for North American clients that have included Moneris, American Express, RBC, and New York-based Bytemark. With deep expertise in payment solutions and fintech, John has driven results across large enterprises, SMEs, and scaling startups.Known for exceptional customer relationship management, John has built long-term partnerships across retail, hospitality, transportation, and government sectors.
His ability to foster trust, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored solutions has strengthened business relationships and delivered measurable results throughout his career.
José Gonçalves
Senior Consultant
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John is a growth-focused business leader with a proven track record of leading teams through innovation and expansion. He has built customized growth solutions for North American clients that have included Moneris, American Express, RBC, and New York-based Bytemark. With deep expertise in payment solutions and fintech, John has driven results across large enterprises, SMEs, and scaling startups.Known for exceptional customer relationship management, John has built long-term partnerships across retail, hospitality, transportation, and government sectors.
His ability to foster trust, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored solutions has strengthened business relationships and delivered measurable results throughout his career.
John Pagliaro
Senior Consultant
John is a growth-focused business leader with a proven track record of leading teams through innovation and expansion. He has built customized growth solutions for North American clients that have included Moneris, American Express, RBC, and New York-based Bytemark. With deep expertise in payment solutions and fintech, John has driven results across large enterprises, SMEs, and scaling startups.
Known for exceptional customer relationship management, John has built long-term partnerships across retail, hospitality, transportation, and government sectors. His ability to foster trust, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored solutions has strengthened business relationships and delivered measurable results throughout his career.
SEE OUR TEAM IN ACTION AROUND THE WORLD
