Ames McArdle

Ames McArdle is currently the Head of Industry for Global Media & Entertainment, B2B, and Retail at Google, where they lead a team focused on driving significant business impact through marketing strategies and customer insights. Previously, Ames held various roles including Senior Analyst at Freddie Mac, Senior Account Planner at McGarrah Jessee, and Agency Partner at Facebook, where they developed marketing strategies across multiple verticals. Ames's earlier experience includes a Senior Financial Analyst position at FBR and strategic roles at Sanders\Wingo, working with diverse clients in financial services, retail, and telecommunications. They hold a B.S. in Accounting from Washington and Lee University and a Master's in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin.