R/GA
Ellie Bamford

Ellie Bamford

SVP, Global Head of Media and Connections at R/GA

As SVP Head of Media and Connections, Ellie Bamford leads R/GA's comms and media strategy, plus planning and buying practice across the global network. Under her leadership, the team is charged with helping clients outsmart their competitors by delivering value and creativity to all media experiences.

She also guides her team to consider fresh methods and platforms that deliver in a more human way. This includes breakthrough, innovative media work for Pepsi, Nike, Reddit, FILA, Uber, Samsung, Spotify, American Express and more.

Prior to R/GA, Ellie served as President at Modco and a Strategic Leader at News Corp driving progressive media campaigns and leading agency management. In recent years she’s also partnered with BBH to build out an integrated media team in the US to better service the expanding need for innovative, multidisciplinary outputs.

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Manager

Robin Forbes

EVP, Managing Director, US

Peers

Nick Allen

EVP Managing Director NY

Tom Morton

Global Chief Strategy Officer

Candice Hahn

SVP Managing Director Austin

Reports

Stephen Larkin

Svp, Executive Director Growth And Development, US

Andy la Fond

Vp, Executive Director, Media & Connections

George Griffiths

Vp, Global Executive Director, Marketing & Comms

Faviana Campbell

Group Director Of Media + Connections, California Lead

Timeline

SVP, Global Head of Media and Connections
Current role
VP Head of Media, US
VP, Head of Media & Connections

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