Elephant Company Taps Chris May as Its Inaugural Chief Creative Officer
In a significant move for the IPG creative agency Elephant, Chris May has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer. May, one of the founding members of Elephant, previously held the position of Executive Creative Director at the agency.
In his new role, May will be responsible for leading the agency's creative vision and execution, overseeing the creative teams to develop innovative campaigns and strategies. He will manage creative across both coasts at Elephant, ensuring a consistent and high-quality creative output for a diverse range of clients.
May's responsibilities include overseeing creative for major clients such as Apple, Comcast, Electronic Arts, Marc Jacobs, and Realtor.com. He will also focus on diversifying the talent at Elephant, aiming to attract and retain top creatives in the industry.
May's role will involve helping shape the creative vision for the agency, taking into account all regions. He will report directly to Elephant's CEO, Eric Moore.
The creative department at Elephant will continue to be structured with ecds running each region, East and West. This structure will allow for a decentralised approach to creativity, ensuring that regional nuances are considered while maintaining a cohesive overall vision.
The position of Chief Creative Officer at Elephant is a newly created role, reflecting the agency's growth and ambition. With May at the helm, Elephant is poised to continue delivering creative excellence and driving client satisfaction across its expanding client base.
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For the latest updates and specifics about Chris May's role and clients at Elephant, we recommend checking official IPG Elephant press releases or their corporate website directly.
- In his new position as Chief Creative Officer at Elephant, Chris May will leverage technology to drive innovation in finance and business, overseeing the development of creative strategies that align with the needs of major clients such as Apple and Realtor.com.
- Chris May's role at Elephant Creative Agency will involve implementing a decentralized approach to creativity, utilizing talent from across the technology sector to attract and retain top creative minds in the industry, ensuring a consistent and high-quality output for a diverse range of clients.
