People

The Initiative community is among the most diverse and talented in the industry. We champion what makes each person unique, while creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves.

You bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.

Your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, make us THE creative media agency in the world.

You’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around.

You care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.

Stacy DeRiso

Global Brand President

For Stacy DeRiso, progress isn’t about embracing change, it’s ab...

Jonathan Rigby

Chief Strategy Officer,
IPG Mediabrands & Initiative

Jonathan Rigby is Chief Strategy Officer at IPG Mediabrands, where he le...

Katy Varner

Global Chief Data
& Analytics Officer

As Global Chief Analytics Officer at Initiative, Katy leads the agency's...

Paolo Sarno

Global Chief
Growth Officer

Paolo leads the agency’s New Business and Marketing & Communications t...

Jimmy Schougaard

Global Head of Performance Marketing & EMEA President

Jimmy holds more than 20 years of experience in data driven digital cust...

Stacy DeRiso

US CEO

For Stacy DeRiso, progress isn’t about embracing change. It’s about ...

Stephanie Solomon

Global Chief
Talent Officer

As Global Chief Talent Officer, Stephanie Solomon delivers strategies an...

Thor Peterson

Global Chief
Financial Officer

As Global and US CFO, Thor Peterson leverages his business acumen and ex...

Jim Dravillas

Global Chief
Product Officer

In his role, Jim is responsible for developing Initiative’s products a...

David Stopforth

Chief Comms
Design Officer

David is an award-winning media specialist with a proven track record of...