Highdive Appoints Megan Lally as CEO Amid Industry Buzz
TL;DR
- Highdive has promoted Megan Lally from managing partner to CEO, recognizing her leadership in driving the agency's significant growth and expansion. As CEO, Lally will oversee vision, operations, and strategy, building on Highdive's recent successes including a 20% year-over-year increase and recognition on Ad Age's A-List. The agency also announced Isabel Long's promotion to Chief Growth and Marketing Officer.
Highdive, an independent advertising agency, has promoted Megan Lally from managing partner to CEO.
Chad Broude, co-chief creative officer and co-owner at Highdive, stated, "Megan has always been the leader of this company, and now we're making it official. Our late partner, Louis Slotkin, used to whisper 'smartest person in the room' about her. He was right seven years ago, and he's right today." Source Source
As CEO, Lally will be responsible for setting the agency's vision and overseeing operations, including growth, account management, and strategy. Highdive experienced 20 percent year-over-year growth, expanded to over 100 employees, and was recognized on Ad Age's 2023 A-List and Crain Chicago Business’ Fast 50. Source Source
Mark Gross, co-founder and co-chief creative officer at Highdive, said, "Megan is an exceptional leader and visionary... Her positivity, enthusiasm and drive make her a joy to work with, and under her leadership, Highdive will continue to soar to new heights.” Source
Highdive's Client Growth
Highdive's client roster includes Dollar Shave Club and State Farm, along with Jersey Mikes, Boost Mobile, Beam Suntory, Lay’s, Perfetti Van Melle (Airheads, Chupa Chups, Mentos), and the NHL. Source Source
Jon Marks, Senior Director at Beam Suntory, noted, "As a leader, Megan is all about relationships, healthy relationships. She understands that if you've got strong relationships in both directions, the work will follow and the business will follow.” Source
Lally's Background
Prior to Highdive, Lally worked at Leo Burnett and DDB, contributing to campaigns for Allstate, Donate Life America, Capital One, PepsiCo, AB InBev, and State Farm. Source Source
Agency Briefs and Appointments
Isabel Long has been promoted to chief growth and marketing officer at Highdive. Source
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