Dean Ferenac

Dean Ferenac has a wealth of experience in various roles within the media industry. Dean is currently the SVP of Consumer Engagement at Quad since May 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Managing Partner at Match MediaWorks from October 2020 to December 2022. From November 2016 to October 2020, Dean held the position of EVP, Client Managing Director at Publicis Media. Dean also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Chicago Graham School from April 2014 to December 2019. Earlier in their career, they held leadership roles at Havas Media, Initiative, and Ebiquity plc. From October 1999 to October 2012, they worked as the SVP of Group Media Director at Draftfcb Chicago.

Dean Ferenac graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Sciences & Disorders, completing their education from 1991 to 1995. Before attending Northwestern, they attended Lake Catholic High School, although the specific dates and any degrees or fields of study from this institution are unknown. In addition to their formal education, Dean Ferenac has acquired several certifications, including being Edge Academy Certified in Marketing Foundations from The Trade Desk in February 2021. Dean also obtained certifications in Marketing on LinkedIn and Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience from LinkedIn in September 2020.