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Boston, MA, USA

Shane A.

Elevating Brands and Teams with Visionary Strategy and Leadership

Shane Ankeney, a high-impact, inspirational leader, showcases an unmatched track in driving transformative growth and fostering trailblazing teams. At the helm of Havas Media Network North America, he not only doubled its size but also pioneered Havas Health Media, scaling it to a powerhouse of 300+ experts and over $1.2 billion in billings. His innovative spirit led to the birth of the industry’s first Media Strategy, Connections, and Audience Planning disciplines. Recognized as ADWEEK 50, ADWEEK All Star, and MediaPost All Star, Shane’s expertise spans advertising, marketing, and media, making him a revered figure in crafting strategies that resonate with consumer and media landscapes alike. Beyond his impressive career milestones, his role as a consultant, advisor, and mentor underscores his commitment to nurturing growth and innovation in the industry.

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Shane A.

Experience

Jun 2025 — Present

BluePill AI

Advisory Board Member

Feb 2025 — Present
Cast Iron Media

Cast Iron Media

Advisory Board Member

Nov 2024 — Present
dcdx

dcdx

Advisory Board Member

Apr 2024 — Present
Intro

Intro

Mentor

Mar 2024 — Present
GLG

GLG

Expert

Jan 2024 — Present
Self-Employed

Self-Employed

Advertising/Media Consultant

Feb 2015 — Dec 2023
Havas Media Network

Havas Media Network

President, Havas Media Network North America

Jan 2014 — Mar 2015

4A's

Member Board of Directors

Jan 2014 — Dec 2014
Initiative

Initiative

Chief Client Officer

Jun 2009 — Dec 2013
Initiative

Initiative

EVP, Managing Director/USA

Oct 2007 — May 2009
TBWA\Chiat\Day

TBWA\Chiat\Day

Executive Director, Media Arts

Dec 2006 — Dec 2023

4A's

Board Member of Media Leadership Council

Oct 2002 — Oct 2007
Doner

Doner

EVP, Chief Media Officer

Sep 2001 — Nov 2002
Carmichael Lynch

Carmichael Lynch

Senior Partner, Media Director

Jan 1997 — Jan 2001
TBWA\Chiat\Day

TBWA\Chiat\Day

Director of Connections Strategy

Jan 1996 — Jan 1997

The Leap Partnership

Media Director

Oct 1990 — Dec 1995
J. Walter Thompson

J. Walter Thompson

Media Research Supervisor