Havas Chicago names Jamie McGarry as Chief Progress Officer
Jamie McGarry, proven growth driver and former EVP, Director of Business Development at DDB US, joins Havas Chicago's leadership team to accelerate business momentum
To promote his commitment to building iconic brands through craft and culture, Havas Chicago has appointed Jamie McGarry as Chief Growth Officer to kickstart a new phase of growth for the agency. McGarry will be a key member of the Havas Chicago executive team, contributing to the agency's overall strategic vision, performance and growth.
McGarry has a long history of attracting new business and building and leading successful pitch teams, and has a deep understanding of customer needs in an ever-changing consumer landscape.
As Chief Growth Officer, McGarry will be responsible for the continued growth of Havas Chicago, Annex Chicago and Annex Experience, as well as working with other Havas agencies to promote integrated growth opportunities within the Havas Village model. She will lead a coordinated business development practice and will also oversee the agency's branding and communications.
McGarry joined Havas Chicago after leading business development at DDB US, where she received repeated promotions over the course of her six years, expanding her scope and responsibilities.
Most recently, McGarry was at DDB US as EVP, Director of Business Development, responsible for integrating new business activities and driving growth in the agency's US offices, including Chicago, New York and San Francisco.
“Adding Jamie as Chief Growth Officer is a huge win for Havas Chicago. She is a proven leader with a passion for attracting and enabling teams to do the best work of their careers. This is exactly the kind of energy and momentum we've built at Havas Chicago over the past year, ”said Nikki Laughlin, President and President Chief Client Officer, Havas Chicago.
"Even amid a global pandemic and changing consumer landscape, 2020 has been very active in new business with a strong pipeline and I am confident that Jamie will accelerate that growth."
During her career, McGarry has achieved significant victories, including the US Army. MC Donalds, Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Fiat Chrysler, Symantec, iShares from BlackRock, Kroger, Large quantities, Jiffy Lube and more.
Prior to DDB, McGarry was Director of New Business Development at O & # 39; Keefe Reinhard & Paul and helped build the startup agency's client list quickly by winning major national accounts. McGarry previously worked for FCB Chicago for 10 years, where she rose from Business Development Coordinator to VP, Director of New Business.
As part of the wider marketing community, McGarry serves as chair of the New Business Committee of 4A's National Large Agency and was named Working Mother of the Year by She Runs It in 2019.
McGarry's appointment is the latest strategic move as Havas Chicago brings to life a new future and vision led by a strengthened, innovative leadership team and a mission to build iconic brands through craft and culture.
In 2019, the agency named award-winning creative veteran John Norman as chief creative officer, former Facebook manager and customer-side marketer Nikki Laughlin as president and chief client officer, and Allison Ciummei as chief talent officer. Havas Chicago Village's executive team also includes Lisa Evia, President of Havas Media, and Angelo kritos, Chief Financial Officer.
"I am thrilled to be joining an agency with such a positive direction, a desire to challenge the status quo and the proven results of helping clients develop relevance to the modern era of marketing," said McGarry.
“I have always firmly believed in the power of creativity and big ideas that are customer-oriented, culturally leading and brought to life on modern platforms. This is Havas Chicago's sweet spot. I look forward to building on the agency's solid foundation, building new relationships through Havas' Vivendi network, and driving business growth in partnership with the team. "
McGarry's role will also focus on delivering solutions that create growth for Havas Chicago's customers including AutoZone, Bel Brands, Citi, Cracker Barrel, Hefty, Michelin, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Moen, the National Association of REALTORS, Pillsbury Baking and Reynolds Consumer Products.
