Tara Walpert Levy Named Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors

NEW YORK, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ad Council, a significant player in the field of public service advertising, has announced a new shift in leadership. Tara Walpert Levy, who currently presides as the Vice President of YouTube for the Americas region, has taken on an additional role as the Board Chair of the Ad Council. Marking a substantial moment for both the organization and the advertising industry, her appointment signifies the ongoing commitment of influential leaders in guiding the future of public service initiatives.

Leadership Transition at the Ad Council

Tara Walpert Levy is set to bring her extensive experience in digital advertising and media to the table, as she takes over the reins from Diego Scotti. Scotti, who served astutely as the Board Chair, holds the roles of Executive Vice President & General Manager of Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications at PayPal. Levy’s expertise in leading YouTube’s operations across the Americas is expected to infuse new vitality and vision into the Ad Council's strategy.

Alphabet Inc: A Quick Overview

Walpert Levy’s leadership role at YouTube comes under the broader umbrella of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), a stalwart in the tech industry. Established through the organizational reshaping of Google on October 2, 2015, Alphabet stands as a conglomerate that oversees the running of Google along with its suite of subsidiaries. The company's founders stay actively involved as controlling shareholders, board members, and distinctive employees within the echelons of Alphabet. Renowned as the world's fourth-largest technology company measured by revenue, Alphabet continues to be hailed as one of the globe's supremely valued entities.

Implications for the Ad Council and Strategic Focus

With the leadership mantle now passed to Walpert Levy, The Ad Council anticipates further innovation and collaboration within its campaigns. Walpert Levy's ascendancy, backed by Alphabet’s (GOOG) support, is poised to drive enhanced focus on leveraging technology for public good, reflecting an era where digital channels increasingly influence public communication and engagement.

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