It's been quite a disruptive year, so it makes perfect sense that BIC's favorite disruptor has just been certified as Industry Era's "10 Best CEOs of 2020."

A big BIC bravo to Rob Schwartz, CEO of TBWA\Chiat\DayNY and BIC Board Member, who's applied his agency's "Disruption" philosophy to its own growth strategy, transforming it from industry icon to $100 million powerhouse. His leadership and bold thinking have empowered the agency to thrive in a year that's not just challenged by the pandemic, but marked by TBWA's 50th Anniversary.

For over five years, Industry Era has honored industry CEOs who have helped their companies accelerate in growth and revenue through their unique visions and strategies.

In 2020, Rob joins a list of prestigious CEOs including Terry Stubbs, Founder, President and CEO, of ActivMed Practices & Research INC, Thomas Charlton, Chairman and CEO of Goliath Solution, Cynthia Marsden, Chairman, President & CEO of CSR, Matthew Kim, CEO of SureCo & more. You can read the full article "10 Best CEOs of 2020" and Rob's honor here.

Past winners have included Sheila Mikhail, JD, MBA, CEO & Co-Founder Ask Bio, Sergey Barykin, CEO BIA Technologies and Kumar Bhavanasi, President & CEO First Tek.

As a BIC Board Member since 2017, Rob's come to campus as a guest lecturer in our @BIC Series as well as hosted BIC's Mix+Mentor at TBWA\Chiat\DayNYin 2018.

Congratulations, Rob, on a well-deserved honor!