As Global Chief Executive Officer, Andrea is responsible for UM’s global vision, strategy, direction and operations, overseeing global management for UM’s clients, including American Express, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co., Nestlé and Sony. With more than 20 years of experience spanning business development, account management, integrated marketing, team leadership and operations, Andrea is a client- and people-first leader, focused on delivering strategic objectives for brands through purpose-driven creativity while fostering a community rooted in diversity, equity and belonging.

As Global CMO, Lynn spearheads marketing strategy and programs for UM WW. Lynn defines, aligns and activates UM’s marketing activities around the world, including key initiatives around media responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Belonging and marketplace equity. Lynn works across all brands, regions and capabilities to ensure UM delivers on its Futureproof approach through meaningful marketing strategy and initiatives.

Andy leads the charge on enhancing UM’s product roadmap and delivery for clients, partners and internal teams. In partnership with IPG’s specialty business units, he spearheads the integration of unique data, technology, and buying and trading assets to effectively deliver a transformational product agenda. Andy also generates impactful thought leadership, striking a balance between successful existing processes and innovative solutions to industry challenges.

As Chief Strategy Officer, Dan blends traditional marketing thinking with digital- and data-led intelligence to uncover innovative marketplace opportunities and strategic capabilities for new and existing clients, positioning strategy as a growth driver. He leads UM’s strategic offering and best-in-class strategy team with responsibility for driving organic client growth and optimizing our strategy product and capability roadmap. Dan has 20+ years of experience, leading Data Strategy, Products & Solutions and Digital.

Grant works with global agency leadership to lead business and product development, cultivating the next generation of media products and partnerships. He converts uncharted ideas and complex problems into powerful brand movements. Grant holds a deep belief in brands using their reach, imagination, and fortitude to build better futures for the communities and cultures they touch.

Rob guides UM’s creative direction, originating and championing transformative ideas and bringing them to life for our clients. Working across our strategy, planning, investment, analytics and client teams, he also drives creative strategies for the agency’s new business efforts. Rob helped launch IPG Mediabrands Content Studio and his work has been recognized by awards programs including Cannes Lions, Festival of Media, the Effies and Clios.

As Global Chief Operating Officer, Ant shapes the agency’s strategy for growth, maintaining key operational procedures, creating new processes, and ensuring day-to-day operational excellence. He also lead cross group alignment processes to constantly improve inter-group collaboration and ways of working. A seasoned and trusted leader, Ant has held several senior roles over his 10+ years in the UM network, first as the CEO of IPG Mediabrands Japan, and then as Global President of J3.

An award-winning, strategic HR leader, Leith leads UM’s HR team and manages talent strategy across multiple disciplines including Diversity, Equity & Belonging, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Employee Relations and HR administration. She oversees the agency’s transformative talent strategy, the adoption and success of global talent priorities, and talent management practices that support our people in their growth and development.

With over 15 years of corporate communications experience across media and marketing, Neena is responsible for reputation management for UM, the leading media agency. As Global Chief Communications Officer, Neena oversees all internal and external communications strategy for UM globally, driving agency thought leadership, brand awareness and employee engagement.

As Global Chief Innovation Officer, Chad is responsible for prospecting and integrating both new and emerging technologies to deliver best-in-class solutions and products across the UM network and client portfolio. He also identifies new layers of revenue generation for the UM, IPG Mediabrands list of clients and partners.

In addition to her role as US COO, Jen is responsible for driving operational excellence for all global and US clients as Chief Client Operations Officer. Jen oversees UM’s global client operating model through internal governance and accountability efforts. As a seasoned expert in Business Planning and Operations, Media Operations and efficiency-driving Products and Services, she builds and scales Resource Management Practices while overseeing a global client operations community. Over her 14+ years at UM, Jen has worked on multiple global and US clients and served as a critical member of the new business team.

Asad comes with over 20 years of finance experience having led high performing teams in investment banking, corporate development and global markets. He oversees UM’s financial operations, strategic planning, forecasting and investments across the US and all global markets. Asad partners with global and regional leadership to scale our best-in-class product offerings through commercial strategies aligned to our clients’ business goals.

As US CEO, Erin leads strategy, direction and operations of UM’s largest market, with oversight of all UM US clients. She also champions UM’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging, sustainability, media responsibility and marketplace equity. In her 15+ years at UM, Erin has been a key driver of the agency’s success, from driving client business goals to winning new business pitches to training and mentoring up-and-coming talent. She has served as US Chief Client Officer and Global Account Lead for several global accounts.

A seasoned business leader with deep expertise across marketing, strategy, data and insights, Chris oversees the agency’s Research & Analytics practice across the U.S., driving innovation, product excellence, training and community across the teams. Chris has been integral to the deployment of some of UM’s most sophisticated analytic offerings and is a key player in driving forward new business.

A 20+ year veteran of the media industry, Marcy is a seasoned strategist who has overseen investment for numerous global brands including American Express, Coca-Cola, and P&G. As US Chief Investment Officer, she ensures that the agency’s investment approach delivers optimal results for clients across all channels, enabling growth, now and in the future.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Deidre is an award-winning advertising & marketing executive who has been at the forefront of the industry for more than 20 years. Deidre fundamentally believes that diversity and inclusion are true competitive advantages that drive business growth. To that end, she ensures that diversity & equity are at the core of UM and Mediabrands’ business strategies, and works across the agencies’ practices, disciplines and client teams to integrate inclusive data and insights into all processes.

As UM’s first Chief Intelligence Officer, Brendon is building, optimizing, and advancing the agency’s Strategic Intelligence practice and capabilities. He focuses on driving business growth by uncovering and creating insight from UM’s industry-leading data & analytics, strategy, innovation, research and in-house domain experts, and partnering with MAGNA’s Intelligence unit to activate MAGNA’s unmatched data and research on client businesses.

As EMEA President, Susan leads regional vision, strategy, and operations. With extensive global client leadership experience, she crafts and implements strategic plans. Energetic and curious, Susan drives UM’s client management and integrated capabilities. She pioneered agile, data-driven models for Honda and Mattel. Formerly CEO of International Client Services, she oversaw the IPG-wide Dyson account, achieving remarkable growth. Now, Susan continues to inspire innovation and deliver outstanding performance across the EMEA region. 

As President of UM APAC, Kasper champions UM across 15 markets; effectively leading the agency despite strong headwinds in the region. UM APAC is recognized with global and regional acclaim and was Campaign Asia’s APAC Media Network of The Year, for two years in a row. With a strong operational background leading digital transformation across media organizations in Europe and Southeast Asia, Kasper joined IPG Mediabrands as Hong Kong CEO in 2016; spearheading IPG’s media and digital companies. During his tenure, he spearheaded the launch of the programmatic and adtech company Cadreon and grew the groups programmatic spend by 350% in the first 12 months. Kasper is a regular speaker, judge and mentor in the advertising and communications industry. Personal achievements include winning APAC Agency Head of the Year at the 2019 Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards, as well as being appointed as Media Juror President in the 2022 Spikes Asia Awards.

Christian began his journey with IPG Mediabrands in 2001, where he initially joined as the Director of Accounts at Initiative. Throughout his tenure, he held various positions within the organization, including Group Director and New Business Director and Managing Director at Initiative Colombia.

Ben brings a wealth of experience to his pivotal role as CEO of UM Canada, with over 18 years in the industry and significant client-side expertise. Since joining UM in 2015, Ben has consistently infused his clients and team with enthusiasm and dedication. As EVP Client Business Partner, Ben drove successful new business acquisitions for UM and managed critical clients in Canada. His talent and passion earned him and his team multiple awards, recognizing the exceptional work and results created in partnership with his clients.

Amie has over 15 years of experience within the shopper media industry and has worked with several top CPG companies, including Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Henkel. A results-driven, innovative leader with extensive experience in all facets of retail marketing and advertising, Amie is the industry’s go-to expert on shopper media, a practice she pioneered and launched at UM.

Adam has been developing innovation strategy for over fifteen years, starting with producing one of the first branded podcasts for Unilever way back in 2005. For the past five years, he has led innovation strategy at UM’s innovation division, the IPG Media Lab, tracking the intersection of emerging technologies and changing consumer behavior for the agency’s global brands. Adam is also a published board game designer and industry expert on innovation in theme parks and immersive entertainment.