Gordon McLean

Gord McLean is a seasoned leader in the advertising and marketing industry, currently serving as President and CEO of the ANA Educational Foundation since March 2016, where the focus is on connecting advertising, marketing, and academic communities to foster talent development and enhance societal understanding of marketing's role. Prior to this, Gord held significant positions at Young & Rubicam Group from June 2007 to June 2016 as Global Managing Partner and previously as CEO for North America from 2004 to 2006, with a diverse background that includes roles such as President of Global Client Services and Managing Partner at Y&R Advertising. Early career experience includes leadership at DDB and MacLaren-McCann, as well as serving as Chief of Staff to a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada. Gord McLean holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and English from Carleton University and is currently pursuing further education at Simon Fraser University.