ASSEMBLY APPOINTS JILL KELLY AS NEW NORTH AMERICA CEO
Assembly, a global media agency under Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), has appointed Jill Kelly as North America CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Kelly succeeds Valerie Davis and will report to Global CEO Rick Acampora.
Kelly joins from EssenceMediacom, where she served as CEO and led the agency's strategic vision. Her previous roles include Global Chief Marketing Officer at GroupM and leadership positions at Publicis Groupe. She is recognized for her industry leadership, winning accolades including AdAge Leading Woman in 2023 and AdColor Legend in 2022.
The appointment follows Assembly's recent launch of STAGE AI, their proprietary technology leveraging artificial intelligence for media strategies. Kelly will focus on scaling technology solutions, enhancing media capabilities, and deepening client partnerships while driving innovation and collaboration.
Assembly, un'agenzia media globale sotto Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), ha nominato Jill Kelly come CEO del Nord America, con effetto dal 3 febbraio 2025. Kelly succede a Valerie Davis e riporterà al CEO globale Rick Acampora.
Kelly proviene da EssenceMediacom, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO e ha guidato la visione strategica dell'agenzia. Le sue esperienze precedenti includono il ruolo di Chief Marketing Officer globale presso GroupM e posizioni di leadership in Publicis Groupe. È riconosciuta per la sua leadership nel settore, avendo ricevuto premi tra cui AdAge Leading Woman nel 2023 e AdColor Legend nel 2022.
La nomina segue il recente lancio di STAGE AI da parte di Assembly, una tecnologia proprietaria che sfrutta l'intelligenza artificiale per strategie mediatiche. Kelly si concentrerà sull'espansione delle soluzioni tecnologiche, migliorando le capacità mediatiche e approfondendo le partnership con i clienti, mentre promuove innovazione e collaborazione.
Assembly, una agencia de medios global bajo Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), ha nombrado a Jill Kelly como CEO de América del Norte, con efecto a partir del 3 de febrero de 2025. Kelly sucede a Valerie Davis y reportará al CEO global Rick Acampora.
Kelly llega de EssenceMediacom, donde se desempeñó como CEO y lideró la visión estratégica de la agencia. Sus roles anteriores incluyen Directora de Marketing Global en GroupM y posiciones de liderazgo en Publicis Groupe. Es reconocida por su liderazgo en la industria, habiendo recibido premios como AdAge Leading Woman en 2023 y AdColor Legend en 2022.
La nombramiento sigue al reciente lanzamiento de STAGE AI por Assembly, una tecnología propietaria que aprovecha la inteligencia artificial para estrategias de medios. Kelly se enfocará en escalar soluciones tecnológicas, mejorar las capacidades mediáticas y profundizar las asociaciones con los clientes mientras impulsa la innovación y la colaboración.
Assembly는 Stagwell(NASDAQ: STGW) 소속의 글로벌 미디어 에이전시로, Jill Kelly를 북미 CEO로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2025년 2월 3일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. Kelly는 Valerie Davis의 후임으로, 글로벌 CEO인 Rick Acampora에게 보고하게 됩니다.
Kelly는 EssenceMediacom에서 CEO로 재직하며 에이전시의 전략적 비전을 이끌었습니다. 그녀의 이전 직책은 GroupM의 글로벌 Chief Marketing Officer와 Publicis Groupe의 여러 리더십 역할을 포함합니다. 그녀는 업계에서의 리더십으로 인정받으며, 2023년 AdAge Leading Woman 및 2022년 AdColor Legend와 같은 여러 상을 수상했습니다.
이 임명은 Assembly가 STAGE AI를 최근에 런칭한 것에 따릅니다. 이는 미디어 전략을 위한 인공지능을 활용하는 독점 기술입니다. Kelly는 기술 솔루션의 확장, 미디어 역량 향상 및 고객 파트너십 심화에 집중할 것이며, 혁신과 협업을 추진할 것입니다.
Assembly, une agence média mondiale sous Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), a nommé Jill Kelly comme PDG pour l'Amérique du Nord, à compter du 3 février 2025. Kelly succède à Valerie Davis et rendra compte au PDG mondial Rick Acampora.
Kelly rejoint EssenceMediacom, où elle a été PDG et a dirigé la vision stratégique de l'agence. Ses rôles précédents comprennent celui de Chief Marketing Officer mondial chez GroupM et des postes de direction chez Publicis Groupe. Elle est reconnue pour son leadership dans l'industrie, ayant remporté des distinctions telles que AdAge Leading Woman en 2023 et AdColor Legend en 2022.
Cette nomination fait suite au lancement récent de STAGE AI par Assembly, une technologie propriétaire qui utilise l'intelligence artificielle pour les stratégies médias. Kelly se concentrera sur l'échelle des solutions technologiques, l'amélioration des capacités médiatiques et le renforcement des partenariats avec les clients, tout en promouvant l'innovation et la collaboration.
Assembly, eine globale Medienagentur unter Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), hat Jill Kelly als CEO für Nordamerika mit Wirkung zum 3. Februar 2025 ernannt. Kelly folgt auf Valerie Davis und wird an den globalen CEO Rick Acampora berichten.
Kelly kommt von EssenceMediacom, wo sie als CEO tätig war und die strategische Vision der Agentur leitete. Zu ihren vorherigen Positionen gehören die Rolle des Global Chief Marketing Officer bei GroupM und Führungspositionen bei Publicis Groupe. Sie ist bekannt für ihre Führung in der Branche und erhielt Auszeichnungen wie AdAge Leading Woman im Jahr 2023 und AdColor Legend im Jahr 2022.
Die Ernennung folgt dem kürzlichen Start von STAGE AI durch Assembly, einer proprietären Technologie, die künstliche Intelligenz für Medienstrategien nutzt. Kelly wird sich darauf konzentrieren, technologische Lösungen zu skalieren, die Medienfähigkeiten zu verbessern und Kundenpartnerschaften zu vertiefen, während sie Innovation und Zusammenarbeit vorantreibt.
- Appointment of an experienced industry leader with proven track record in driving growth
- Recent launch of STAGE AI technology platform enhancing media strategy capabilities
- Strong background in digital transformation and integrated marketing communications
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Industry Leader Joins the Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) Agency to Accelerate Growth and Drive Innovation in
With a reputation for driving transformational growth and building high-performing teams, Kelly will focus on amplifying Assembly's capabilities, delivering breakthrough solutions for clients, and fostering a culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration. Known for her forward-thinking approach, Kelly is a recognized industry leader and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, earning accolades such as AdAge Leading Woman in 2023 and AdColor Legend in 2022.
Prior to joining Assembly, Kelly served as the Chief Executive Officer of EssenceMediacom, where she led the agency's strategic vision and operations, achieving record growth for the newly merged organization in its largest market. Before her role at EssenceMediacom, Kelly held several senior leadership positions, including global Chief Marketing Officer at GroupM and various digital, media, data, and product operating units within Publicis Groupe. Her extensive experience spans brand strategy, digital transformation, and integrated marketing communications, making her a well-rounded leader poised to drive Assembly's next phase of growth in
"Not only is Assembly's 'Find the Change that Fuels Growth' an ambitious proposition and strategic brand rudder, it is also a commitment we make to clients and a standard we hold ourselves accountable to," said Kelly. "My focus will be on building on that proposition—leveraging new technologies, client and partner relationships, and creating campaigns that are durable. I'm excited and honored to partner with Assembly's best-in-class-and-craft experts and our progressive clients to unlock growth opportunities in
Kelly's appointment follows a period of growth and transformation at Assembly, highlighted by the recent launch of STAGE AI, an advanced iteration of the agency's proprietary technology that leverages artificial intelligence to provide clients with smarter, faster, and more impactful media strategies. Under Kelly's leadership, Assembly will continue to scale its technology solutions, enhance its media capabilities, and deepen its client partnerships to further solidify its leadership position in the industry.
Rick Acampora, Global CEO of Assembly, commented: "We are excited to welcome Jill to Assembly as we continue to shape the future of our clients' business by building connected omni-experiences that make their brands perform. Her track record of driving growth, fostering talent, and leading transformative initiatives makes her the perfect fit to elevate our North American operations. Jill's strategic vision and dynamic leadership will be instrumental in expanding our market presence, delivering unparalleled results for our clients, and attracting the best talent in the industry."
ABOUT ASSEMBLY
Assembly is a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, Assembly leads the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence. For more information, please visit assemblyglobal.com.
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