Industry Leader Joins the Stagwell (NASDAQ:
STGW) Agency to Accelerate Growth and Drive Innovation in
North America
NEW
YORK, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly, a
leading global media agency, today announced that Jill Kelly has been appointed North America CEO.
Kelly succeeds Valerie Davis, who
left the agency to pursue new opportunities after a successful
tenure with the company. Kelly will report to Assembly's Global
CEO, Rick Acampora, and her role is effective February 3, 2025.
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 North America.
"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 North
America and beyond."
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.
PR contact
Mariana Delacqua
Mariana.Delacqua@assemblyglobal.com
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