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Global

Sandy Thompson

Global Planning Director, Y&R

Sandy Thompson joined Young & Rubicam as Global Planning Director in October 2010. Sandy is regarded as one of the industry’s most innovative and productive strategists. Prior to joining Y&R, Sandy spent 15 years with Saatchi & Saatchi, where she played a key role in strengthening both the Asian and North American regions.

Chris Hayes

Managing Partner, Global New Business Development

Chris Hayes is Managing Partner, Global New Business Development, of Young & Rubicam. Hayes is an experienced agency veteran with nearly two decades of marketing experience.

William Manfredi

EVP, Global Talent Management

William J. Manfredi is responsible for leading a worldwide Human Resources capability that supports the operational and strategic needs of Y&R's growing global network. His ability to understand client business needs results in cutting edge talent management programs that enable the agency to deliver the best talent to our clients and allows their businesses to thrive.

Kerry Keenan

Global Director of Creative Content

Kerry Keenan is the Executive Creative Director of Y&R Entertainment, a global division of YR Brands based in their flagship New York office.

Matt Anthony

Global Chairman, VML & Chief Global Digital Officer, Y&R

Matt Anthony is the driving force behind VML’s amazing growth and enduring success. In 1995, when Matt joined the small Kansas City-based agency as its fourth partner, VML had one major client and fewer than 10 employees. Since then, the one-time traditional shop has emerged as one of the most important digital marketing agencies operating today.

Jon Cook

President & CEO, VML

Jon Cook was named president of VML in January 2007 after serving as managing partner for several years. Jon joined VML in 1996; since then, the agency has grown from 30 employees to more than 700 across three continents, including principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Seattle and London.

Shlomi Avnon

Global Chief Development Officer

Shlomi Avnon is Global Chief Development Officer and Founding Partner and Founder of Shalmor Avnon Amichay / Y&R Tel Aviv. In 2005, Shlomi Avnon was appointed Deputy Chairman of Y&R EMEA. He is today responsible for managing and expanding the EMEA region.

Stephen Forcione

President, International Business

Stephen Forcione is President of International business at Y&R and Managing Partner for Colgate-Palmolive throughout WPP.