Andrea Young

As global president, customer experience for Advantage Solutions, Andrea Young leads commercial strategy, growth, and delivery of retail experiences in a portfolio that has business operations in ten regions globally. Leveraging a blend of physical, digital, display, and virtual experience models, all businesses under her direction operate with a simple remit to build brands, inspire consumer advocacy and drive product sales.

Young’s progression to the global role comes after successful leadership in helping Advantage to materially grow their market share in the experiential segment, and in-store retail experiences specifically, post joining Advantage ten years ago. During this window of time Advantage Marketing Partners has been named the No. 1 Experiential Marketing Agency in the United States by Ad Age magazine for eight consecutive years.

In addition to leading new and organic commercial growth, Young is a founding member of Advantage’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board and passionate about building diverse, inclusive, and affirming associate communities for Advantage families around the globe.

Prior to joining Advantage, Young built a decade-long career with the Omnicom Group of companies where she held senior leadership roles at The Marketing Arm, National In-Store Merchandising Services, and U.S. Marketing and Promotions.

Young holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and sports management from Rice University.