Jim Heekin

Jim Heekin

Executive Chairman at Grey Group
New York, 美国

概要

Jim Heekin became Executive Chairman of Grey Group in August 2017. Grey has enjoyed the most successful decade in its history during his tenure as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The agency added over $2 billion in new business while introducing America to a host of iconic, award-winning campaigns that have swept Cannes Lions.
Grey recently has won Adweek's "Global Agency of the Year," twice; Advertising Age's "Agency of the Year" and Campaign's "Global Network of the Year" in recognition of its creative and financial success.  


Grey Group ranks among the world's top marketing organizations, serves one-fifth of the Fortune 500, and operates 43 2 offices in 96 countries with 10,000 employees. Its multidisciplinary offer focuses on operating companies such as Grey, G 2, winglatino and Alliance, and includes sister company MediaCom.Jim resumed leadership of Grey New York in January 2009. Under his direction, Grey has reenergized its ranks with world-class talent, introduced a new strategic platform for developing outstanding creative ideas and enhanced its total communications offering.This revitalization delivered on every key measure in 2009: new business success, growth from existing clients, a soaringcreative reputation and a collaborative culture thriving in a new world headquarters.


Prior to Grey, Jim served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Euro RSCG Worldwide. He joined the agency in late 2003 as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jim is credited with spearheading the revitalization and growth of the global network. Under his leadership, Euro RSCG Worldwide dramatically transformed its business development efforts and ranked among the best new business gainers.A graduate of Williams College, Jim has served on the Board of Directors for JWT, the Interpublic Group of Companies, the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Ad Council.

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Positions

Grey Group Chairman and CEO
New York, 美国
Grey Group Chairman and CEO
New York, 美国
Concepteur / rédacteur
Boulder, 美国
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