Townsend Belisle

Townsend Belisle is the fearless leader of Haystack Digital, having led the digital communications strategy and support for Fortune 500 companies and international private equity firms for over 20 years. He is proud of his team and their creation of meaningful, memorable and measurable brand solutions.

Townsend has created and supported websites and digital campaigns for top-level executives and corporations in the consumer product, financial, media, pharmaceutical, energy, real estate and retail industries, including American Express, Comcast, Evercore, Harvard Management Company, JAB, McKinsey & Company, Moet Hennessy, TPG and WhistlePig; alongside many PR firms, law firms, luxury brands, private equity firms and hedge funds. Townsend is also CEO of parent company Haystack Needle.

Previous to founding Haystack, Townsend was an Executive Producer for several New York-based production companies. Prior to that, he represented talent and developed the branding platform pitch for William Morris Agency. He began his career performing odd jobs on Martha’s Vineyard, assisting Merv Griffin and managing several colorful bands.

Townsend is a graduate of Skidmore College and holds audio and design certifications from SVA and NYU.