McCann Worldgroup has made a significant new hire, bringing on Britt Nolan from Leo Burnett to serve as North America’s chief creative officer—a newly created role that will oversee creative direction across McCann Worldgroup’s four regional agencies: McCann, MRM, FutureBrand, and Craft.
Nolan, recognized for his inventive approach and strong business acumen, will start his position in January. He will relocate from Chicago to New York and travel frequently to markets like Detroit and Toronto.
In his new role, the new CCO will report to Javier Campopiano, McCann Worldgroup’s global chief creative officer, and will also collaborate with Stephanie Nerlich, president of McCann Worldgroup Americas. This new position is distinct from the North America CCO role within McCann, currently held by Sean Bryan.
Nolan’s career has seen him create notable campaigns such as Allstate’s “Mayhem,” Samsung’s “Ostrich,” and the “Van Gogh BNB” experience for the Art Institute of Chicago. He joined Leo Burnett as a copywriter in 2009, briefly served as DDB’s North America CCO in 2019, and returned to Burnett in 2021 as its Chicago office’s president and chief creative officer. His transition to McCann Worldgroup aligns with Campopiano’s vision for the network, emphasizing “radical creativity based on human truths.”
“Britt is without a doubt a leader and a point of reference for excellence in our industry,” Campopiano stated, highlighting Nolan’s ability to create authentic, smart, and relatable brand connections. Nolan added, “McCann Worldgroup’s creative vision…reaching beyond the bounds of traditional advertising to build brands—speaks to both my right and left brain. I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this storied legacy and play a part in shaping its future.”
This strategic hire follows other high-profile creative appointments within the McCann network under Campopiano’s leadership, reinforcing McCann’s commitment to nurturing top creative talent to drive brand-building efforts across North America and beyond.
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