ASSEMBLY APPOINTS JILL KELLY AS NEW NORTH AMERICA CEO | PR Newswire [Video]

Industry Leader Joins the Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) Agency to Accelerate Growth and Drive Innovation in North America

, /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 …