Ad Council Expands Board of Directors with 17 New Members

New Appointments Bring Diverse Perspectives to Drive National Campaigns

The Ad Council has broadened its board of directors with the election of 17 new members, injecting fresh perspectives from diverse sectors into its leadership. Renowned for pioneering public service campaigns such as Smokey Bear and initiatives around gun safety, the nonprofit continues its mission of addressing critical national issues.

Board Leadership

At the helm of the board remains Tara Walpert Levy, vice president of YouTube Americas, continuing her role as chair. Carla Hassan, chief marketing officer at JPMorgan Chase, takes on an elevated position as vice chair. Together, they will guide the 162-member board, drawing expertise from media, marketing, tech, and business arenas. This assembly of leaders provides strategic direction and financial backing to propel campaigns targeting pressing concerns like mental health, substance use, gun violence, and hate.

This year’s appointees span multiple industries, from retail and technology to sports and entertainment, bringing years of brand leadership to the fore. Among the new members is Emily Wilcox, CEO of TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, who finds synergy between her professional motivations and the Ad Council’s mission. “What we do for a living can be so powerful when deployed for the right causes,” Wilcox stated. “It’s why I am excited to get started and help the organization continue its mission.”

Tim Clark, executive vice president and chief brand officer at NASCAR, underscored the collaborative potential of the board. “The Ad Council Board of Directors…brings together leaders with exceptional expertise, resources, and access to platforms that can make a real, measurable difference in communities across the country,” Clark remarked.

Meanwhile, Jackelyn Keller, chief marketing officer at Comscore, emphasized the efficacy of combining purposeful storytelling with data-driven strategy. “The Ad Council reinforces that when storytelling meets purpose, it can shape culture—and move people,” she said. “Data makes that impact measurable and actionable.”

New Board Members

The roster of new board members includes:

Zena Arnold, CMO, Sephora U.S.
Molly Battin, SVP and CMO, The Home Depot
Tyrone Brewer, president, U.S. Neuroscience, Canada & Puerto Rico, Johnson & Johnson
Tim Clark, EVP, chief brand officer, NASCAR
Anna Frable, VP, communications, Novo Nordisk U.S.
Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, CRO, Condé Nast
Jennifer Kattula, GM and CMO, Microsoft Advertising
Jackelyn Keller, CMO, Comscore
Michael Komasinski, CEO, Criteo
Jarrod Martin, global CEO, Acxiom + KINESSO
Catherine Newman, chief marketing and communications Officer, U.S. Soccer
Nicolle Pangis, VP, Advertising, Netflix
Thomas Ranese, CMO, Intuit
Jessica Sibley, CEO, TIME
Donna Speciale, president, U.S. advertising sales and marketing, TelevisaUnivision
Andrew Swinand, CEO, Inspired Thinking Group
Emily Wilcox, CEO, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York

New Leadership Council Members

This wave of appointments comes after a sizeable addition of 23 new board members in April 2024, as the Ad Council steadily evolves its governance. The nonprofit achieved a fundraising milestone surpassing $9 million at its 70th annual public service award dinner last year.

Additionally, the Ad Council’s leadership council has welcomed eight new members. This group, comprised of senior executives from advertising, media, and tech fields, contributes resources and insights pivotal for steering the nonprofit’s initiatives. Among the new leadership council members:

Elizabeth DeLuca, executive director, corporate brand and digital communications, Novo Nordisk U.S.
Scott Goodson, founder and CEO, StrawberryFrog, MachWon, and Inplural
Taylor Guglielmo, chief growth officer, Chemistry
Stephanie Latham, VP, global brand partnerships and advertising, Roblox
Matthew Lumb, VP, brand building integrated communications, Procter & Gamble
Maggie Milnamow, CRO, Business Insider
Christian Muche, global president and founder, Beyond Ordinary LLC / POSSIBLE
Nicole Silver, CMO, ads and partnerships, Dotdash Meredith

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