Advertising agency Olson has announced a new member to its leadership team.

Tim Sauvigné has joined the Minneapolis firm as the vice president of connections strategy and will be charged to help the company define how it will succeed in the fast-paced media landscape.

"Sauvigné brings deep leadership skills and media expertise," said Margaret Murphy, Olson president, in a statement. "His ability to drive success in the modern media landscape makes him an incredible asset to our team and clients. We are thrilled he is joining us."

Sauvigné recently served as media director for The Martin Agency, which is based in Richmond, Va. He has also worked at McGarryBowen in New York where he served as digital media director and worked with clients such as United Airlines and Marriott International. His portfolio also includes six years in the New York offices of Wieden+Kennedy.

Olson consistently ranks as one of the highest grossing advertising agencies in the Twin Cities.