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Singleton Beato
Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup
Singleton Beato is the Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup, where she is responsible for designing and leading strategic initiatives that increase organizational capacity, innovation and growth. With over 25 years of experience as an accomplished executive, Singleton is recognized for her success driving large scale people and organizational change initiatives across a wide range of industries, having held talent leadership roles at J. Walter Thompson, Crunch Fitness International, and Bloomberg L.P.
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Hermon Ghermay
Global Chief Culture Officer at Mediabrands
As Global Chief Culture Officer at Mediabrands, Hermon is responsible for helping to create a more inclusive culture through key initiatives and collaborations that bring together Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Leadership Development and Talent Analytics to ensure that people feel heard, seen, and supported. Hermon has been instrumental in bringing the BIC Media Impact Compact to life as BIC launched its new Media Track in Fall 2022.
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George Lois (1931 – 2022)
Advertising Legend who remains in our hearts
George Lois was the most creative, prolific advertising communicator of our time. Running his own ad agencies, he is renowned for dozens of marketing miracles that triggered innovative and populist changes in American (and world) culture. In his twenties, he was a pioneer of the landmark Creative Revolution in American Advertising.
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Kirk McDonald
CEO, GroupM North America
One of the “50 vital leaders in tech, media and marketing,” according to Adweek, Kirk is the CEO of GroupM North America (NA). Kirk joins GroupM from WarnerMedia’s Xandr where he most recently served as Chief Business Officer in charge of the go to market functions after holding the role of Chief Marketing Officer for nearly two years. Prior to AT&T, Kirk was President of PubMatic, the marketing automation software company, and also held roles with Time Inc., Fortune|Money Group and CNET Networks, among others.
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Matt Neale
CEO, Golin
Matt is CEO+ of Golin, a role he proudly shares with long term friends and partners, Jon Hughes and Gary Rudnick. Together they are ultimately responsible for all aspects of the agency’s direction, strategy, performance and culture. Within Golin’s shared leadership model called CEO+ Matt is responsible for Golin’s vision, innovation and reputation.
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Rob Norman
Former CEO and Chief Digital Officer Global, GroupM
Rob Norman has been the Digital Officer Global, GroupM since 2012, prior to which he served as CEO of GroupM North America. He oversees the activities of the world’s largest buyer of online media and develops the digital capabilities within GroupM while establishing thought leadership positioning in the digital space and contributing to each agency’s business development.
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Barri Rafferty
Executive Vice President, Head of Communications and Brand Management at Wells Fargo
Barri Rafferty is the head of Communications and Brand Management, where she oversees Wells Fargo’s reputation management, enterprise brand strategy, external and internal communications, brand advertising, sponsorships, and heritage and museums. She directs a team of more than 500 communicators and marketing professionals who serve various stakeholders, including the company’s approximately 266,000 employees. A strategic and collaborative leader, Barri plays a key role in helping redefine the company’s culture, voice and narrative.
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David Sable
Senior Advisor, WPP and Former Global CEO, Y&R
David Sable was named Global CEO of Young & Rubicam in 2011 and its Chairman of the Board since 2012. He has served in high profile positions in advertising, direct marketing and public relations with clients such as Microsoft, Citibank, Kraft, Hewlett Packard; IBM, Colgate-Palmolive, Bausch and Lomb, and the United States Postal Service, among others.
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Rob Schwartz
Chair, TBWA New York Group
Rob Schwartz is the Chair of the newly-formed TBWA NEW YORK GROUP which includes TBWA\Chiat\Day NY, Lucky Generals NYC and 180NY. The Group is comprised of three distinct and separate creative agencies unified in their belief that the unreasonable power of creativity leads to unreasonably epic results for brands.
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Linda Kaplan Thaler
Former Chairman, Publicis Kaplan Thaler
Linda Kaplan Thaler was Chairman of Publicis Kaplan Thaler, best-selling author and television personality, and a CCNY alumna. Her work includes the Clairol Herbal Essences’ “Yes, Yes, Yes” campaign and the Aflac duck. Her client roster includes P&G, CITI, Nestlé, L’Oreal, Merck, Pfizer and Wendy’s, among many others.
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